William Shakespeare (English: William Shakespeare,1564-April 23, 65438+April 23, 0665438+April 23, 2006) is often regarded as Shakespeare in China society. At the end of the Qing Dynasty and the beginning of the Republic of China, Lu Xun called Shakespeare a "narrow spirit" in On Moro Poetry (1February 908).
Shakespeare was born and raised in Stratford-upon-Avon. He married Anne Hathaway at the age of 18, and they have three children: Susanna, twins Hamnet and Judith. From the end of 16 to the beginning of 17, Shakespeare began a successful career in London. He is not only an actor and playwright, but also a partner of the Palace Minister Troupe, which was later renamed the King Troupe. In about 16 13, Shakespeare lived in seclusion in Stratford-on-Avon and died three years later.
The period from 1590 to 16 13 was the golden age of Shakespeare's creation. His early plays were mainly comedies and historical plays, which reached the peak of depth and artistry at the end of16th century. Then I came to 1608, where I mainly wrote about tragedy. Shakespeare advocates noble sentiments and often describes sacrifice and revenge, including Othello, Hamlet, King Lear and Macbeth, which is regarded as the best example of English. In the last stage of his life, he began to create tragicomedy, also known as legendary drama.
Shakespeare's works handed down from ancient times include 39 plays, 154 sonnets and two narrative poems. His plays have been translated into major languages and performed far more times than any other playwright.