текст "Уильям Шекспир"
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William Shakespeare: A Life in the Past

William Shakespeare, arguably the greatest writer in the English language, (born) in Stratford-upon-Avon in 1564. His father, John Shakespeare, (be) a glover and a local businessman. Young William probably (attend) the local grammar school, where he (study) Latin and the classics.

Not much (know) about Shakespeare's early life, but we do know that he (marry) Anne Hathaway in 1582. She (be) older than him, and they (have) three children: Susanna, and twins Hamnet and Judith.

Sometime in the late 1580s, Shakespeare (move) to London. There, he (begin) his career as an actor and playwright. He quickly (become) a member of the Lord Chamberlain's Men, a successful acting company. His plays (become) incredibly popular, and he ___ (write) some of the most famous works in the English language, including Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, and Macbeth.

Shakespeare (not only write) plays; he also (act) in them. He (perform) before Queen Elizabeth I and King James I. He (become) a wealthy man and ___ (invest) in property in Stratford-upon-Avon.

Shakespeare (retire) to Stratford around 1613. He (die) on April 23, 1616, and (bury) in the Holy Trinity Church. Even though centuries (pass) since his death, his plays (continue) to be performed and studied all over the world. His words (shape) the English language and his stories (influence) countless artists and writers. He truly (leave) an enduring legacy.

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