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Šekspyro karjera prasidėjo London, kur jis praleido didžiąją dalį savo aktyvios veiklos metų kaip aktorius, dramaturgas ir teatro bendrovės bendravininkas.
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Vykstant Šekspyro kūrybinei veiklai Londono literatūros scenoje, šie metai buvo vadinami „Pamestyvo laikotarpiu“ dėl mažai egzistuojančios dokumentacijos iš to laikotarpio.
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Iki 1592 m. Šekspyro reputacija jau buvo gerai įsitvirtinusi.
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Šekspyras parašė daug savo žymiausių tragedijų ir romansų per tų metų Londono kūrybinį laikotarpį.
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Po kurio nors laiko Lordo Kambarininkų Menų trupė pavadinimas pakeistas į Karaliaus Menus po Karalius Džemso I globos.
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William Shakespeare: A Biographical Overview
William Shakespeare, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language, was born on April 26, 1564, in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England. His birth is traditionally celebrated on April 23rd each year, which is also believed to be the date of his death in 1616. Shakespeare's works are considered timeless classics that have been translated into every major living language and continue to influence modern literature, theatre, and culture worldwide.
Background
Shakespeare was the oldest surviving child of John and Mary Shakespeare. He had two older sisters who did not survive infancy, making William the eldest child in his family. John Shakespeare, a successful businessman and civic leader, ensured that William was educated at the local grammar school, which would have provided him with a solid foundation in reading, writing, and Latin.
Shakespeare's early life revolved around Stratford-upon-Avon, where he lived with his family on Henley Street until he turned eighteen. When he was eighteen, Shakespeare married Anne Hathaway, who was twenty-six years old and already pregnant with their first child. Together, they had three children: Susanna (born six months after their wedding), Hamnet (who died at eleven years old), and Judith. The death of Hamnet significantly affected Shakespeare and is believed to have influenced many of his tragic works, such as "Hamlet" and "King Lear," which feature themes of loss and grief.
Career in London
Shakespeare's career began in London, where he arguably spent most of his time during his most active years as an actor, playwright, and theatre company co-owner. His rise to prominence in London's literary scene has been called 'The Lost Years,' as little documentation exists from this period, but it is known that by 1592, his reputation was well established. During these years, Shakespeare wrote many of his most famous plays, including the tragedies "King Lear" and "Macbeth," as well as great romances like "The Winter's Tale" and "The Tempest". He was also a founding member of the Lord Chamberlain's Men, which later became known as The King's Men under the patronage of King James I.
Despite the uncertainties surrounding his life, Shakespeare's literary legacy has endured for centuries. His works continue to captivate audiences worldwide, and his impact on English literature remains unparalleled.
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