Shakespeare. Biography

Peter Ackroyd's (born 1949) books are widely known all over the world. The author of biographies, poet and novelist Ackroyd has published over 40 books in various genres, among which a special place is occupied by the biography of his brilliant compatriot William Shakespeare. This biography, published in 2005, as, after all, everything written by Ackroyd about England and the English of different eras, is distinguished by a deep knowledge of the country's history and culture.

"You will not find a better book about Shakespeare," claims the authoritative English publication "The Independent." - Peter Ackroyd has surprised us again. The world-famous author of biographies has stunned Shakespeare scholars. You were apparently convinced that it was impossible to write a book about Shakespeare that would contain facts that are still unknown to us. Ackroyd did not have any sensationalism in store for his readers, but he was the first to tell about one of the greatest geniuses, placing him in the context of the era. Whether this work is the author's life's work or just the subject of his purely scientific interests is irrelevant, but the breadth of his historical knowledge and the depth of his penetration into literature are simply amazing."