Shakespeare's Life and his Contribution to the Formation of World Literature
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Contents:
1. Childhood and youth.
2. His First acting job.
3. First success.
4. Well-deserved popularity.
5. Great legacy.
Childhood and Youth
Shakespeare was born in the Yorkshire county town, Stratford-upon-Avon in 1564. The family consisted of father John, mother Mary Arden and eight children. After graduating from the local school, the teenager planned to go to college. When the young man turned 18, he married Enna Hathaway, the daughter of a well-to-do farmer. Three children were born to them during their marriage. Then, in 1585, the family moved to live in London, William never received a higher education.His first acting job
Arriving in the capital of England, Shakespeare quickly found a job, joined the theatre company "artists Lord Chamberlain's". The company enjoyed well-deserved popularity, they were often invited to perform at the royal court. In parallel with the main activity, the man began to write his own plays for the theatre. At the beginning of his creative career, he paid more attention to the comedy direction and the creation of historical dramas.Since Shakespeare did not receive a formal education, he tried to draw knowledge and improve the level of professionalism independently, without recourse to teachers. He studied the works of prominent classics such as Seneca, Plautus, Ovid, visited theatres. The process of self-education helped the man to comprehend the science of words, to create vivid, deep images, to seriously learn and convey trembling human feelings, such as love, as well as suffering and betrayal.
The novice author with such diligence strived to comprehend the creative craft that he was able not only to reach the most successful writers, but also surpassed them.
First Success
In 1595, young William completed his first serious tragic play, with a lyrical touch, "Romeo and Juliet". The work was about an unhappy love that erupted between two young people born into feuding families. The production was liked by the audience, gained love and recognition.Four years later, Shakespeare organised his own acting company, under the name "Royal Company of the Duke of York". The creative team was often invited to perform in the palace of King James the First. It was this activity allowed the writer to obtain material freedom and a significant position in society.
For the troupe built a separate theatre "Globe", in which Shakespeare was able to spend a lot of time writing his plays.
Well-deserved Popularity
Working in the theatre allowed the author to focus on his own talent and create several unique masterpieces. This period was marked by the birth of such works as: "King Lear", "A Midsummer Night's Dream", "Othello", "Hamlet", "Macbeth", "Autumn of the Patriarchs" and others. The plays were first staged in London, and then in many cities in England. It was the theatre work that laid a firm foundation in Shakespeare's career and its further development. The writer and his immortal works had a significant influence on the development and formation of all world literature.Great Legacy
Shakespeare's creativity was extremely popular during the years of his life and remains so to this day. The author's plays are still staged in all theatres of the world. The texts have been translated into many languages. Shakespeare is a recognised, greatest playwright. During his life, William wrote more than 30 plays, 2 poems. Poetic sonnets are published in whole collections, the number of which is more than 150 pieces.In his works, Shakespeare touched on topics relevant at all times. He touched on burning questions relating not only to love, but also to betrayal. Reasoned about the meaning of life and the inevitability of death, delved into the true problems of his characters. Everyone found and still finds something of his own in the lines of the author.
The writer is of course ranked among the classics of world literature. Works of the author are present in school textbooks, any programmes around the world and are mandatory for study in universities. On the motives of the works periodically shoot feature films.
Created, vividly described characters of famous plays became a source of inspiration for poets and writers around the world. Compelled, inspired young authors, followers to create new works. Quotations of the heroes moved into everyday life, became proverbs and winged phrases.
