- William Shakespeare was an English playwright, poet and actor born in 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon, England. He wrote 154 sonnets and 38 plays including famous works like Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, Macbeth and others. Shakespeare died in 1616 at the age of 52.

1. English LiteratureEnglish Literature
School project
Lyceum 64 Saint-Petersburg

2. John Huff Charles DickensJohn Huff Charles Dickens
 Charles Dickens was born on theCharles Dickens was born on the
7th of February, 1812 in7th of February, 1812 in
Portsmouth, England.Portsmouth, England.
 He is one of the most popularHe is one of the most popular
writers. He was a reporter, too.writers. He was a reporter, too.
 His first novelHis first novel "The Pickwick"The Pickwick
Papers"Papers" was written in 1837.was written in 1837.
 His most famous novels are:His most famous novels are:
"Oliver Twist", "David"Oliver Twist", "David
Copperfield", "GreatCopperfield", "Great
Expectations," "A Tale of TwoExpectations," "A Tale of Two
Cities."Cities."
 Charles Dickens died on the 9thCharles Dickens died on the 9th
of June, 1870.of June, 1870.

3. O Arthur Conan Doyle was born on
22 May, 1859 in Edinburgh,
Scotland.
O His first story was The Mystery of
Sasassa Valley. He wrote it when
he was 20.
O He wrote a lot of works, for
example: The Hound of the
Baskervilles, The Lost world, The
Poison belt, The Sign of Four, A
Study in Scarlet, The Exploits of
Brigadier Gerard and other.
O Arthur Conan Doyle died on 7
July, 1930 in Krouboro, Sussex.
Arthur
Conan
Doyle

4. Arthur Conan DoyleArthur Conan Doyle

5. Arthur Conan Doyle was born on May, 22th, 1859 in Edinburgh, Scotland.Arthur Conan Doyle was born on May, 22th, 1859 in Edinburgh, Scotland.
The English writer, author of adventure, historical, fantastic and humorousThe English writer, author of adventure, historical, fantastic and humorous
works began his doctor`s career in 1880.Then inworks began his doctor`s career in 1880.Then in 18911891 Arthur Doyle decidedArthur Doyle decided
to be a writer.to be a writer.
He wrote a lot of worksHe wrote a lot of works::
«The Mystery Of Klumber«The Mystery Of Klumber»;»;
«Trading house Gorldston«Trading house Gorldston»;»;
«Captain, „the Polar star“»«Captain, „the Polar star“»;;
«Rodney Stone»«Rodney Stone»;;
«The exploits of Brigadier Gerard»«The exploits of Brigadier Gerard»;;
«The exiles»«The exiles»;;
«The lost world»«The lost world»;;
«The memoirs Of Sherlock Holmes».«The memoirs Of Sherlock Holmes».
Arthur Conan Doyle died in the morning in July, 7Arthur Conan Doyle died in the morning in July, 7thth
1930 in Krouboro of a1930 in Krouboro of a
heart attack.heart attack.

6. • Arthur Conan Doyle – an English writer , was born in Edinburg , Scotland
on the 22th of May, 1859 .
• He lived in the Ireland Catholic family. They were fond of art and
literature.
• Arthur Conan Doyle was a doctor , but he began writing at the school age
and in 1876 when he graduated from school he returned home and
continued writing.
• His famous works are known all over the world : “ The lost world “ ,
“Professor Challenger “ , “ Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson “ .
• He wrote a lot of humorous , detective , scienctive , science-fiction and
adventure stories.
• Arthur Conan Doyle died on the 7th
of July , 1930 , but he is popular
nowadays.
Arthur Ignatius Conan
Doyle

7. Lewis Carroll is an English writer.
His real name is Charles Lutwidge
Dodgson.
He was born on January, 27, 1832,
in Daresbury, Cheshire.
He started his writing career at
college. He wrote poems and short
stories.
His famous works are “Alice in
Wonderland”, a novel “Sylvie and
Bruno”, and a comic poem “The
Hunting of the Snark”.
He died on January, 14, 1898 in
Guildford.
Lewis Carroll

8. SWIFT JONATHANSWIFT JONATHAN
 Swift Jonathan wasSwift Jonathan was
born on Novemberborn on November
30,1667,in Dublin.30,1667,in Dublin.
 He became famousHe became famous
thanks to histhanks to his
book:,,Gulliver’sbook:,,Gulliver’s
travel’s”.travel’s”.
 He has written 11He has written 11
books.books.
 He died on OctoberHe died on October
19,1745 in Dublin.19,1745 in Dublin.

9.  Walter Scott was born inWalter Scott was born in
Edinburgh on August, 15,Edinburgh on August, 15,
1771.1771.
 He started his careerHe started his career
collecting folk legends andcollecting folk legends and
ballads.ballads.
 In 1796 writes the translationsIn 1796 writes the translations
of the two ballads.of the two ballads.
 The most famous works areThe most famous works are
«Rob Roy» (1818) and«Rob Roy» (1818) and
«Puritani» (1816)«Puritani» (1816)
 HeHe dieddied onon SeptemberSeptember, 21, 21,,
1832.1832.
Walter ScottWalter Scott
17711771-1832-1832

10. Robert Louis Balfour StevensonRobert Louis Balfour Stevenson

11. He was a Scottish novelist, poet and travel writer.
He was born on the 13th
of November, 1850, in
Edinburgh, Scotland.
His career began in 1866. Robert's first publication
at sixteen is: «The Pantland Rising: A Page Of
History, 1666»
His famous works are: «Treasure Island», «A
Child's Garden Of Verses Hude», «Kadnapped»,
«Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr. Hude ».
He won a silver medal in the competition of
Scottish Academy in 1871
He died on the 3rd
of December, 1894.

12.  His name isHis name is Herbert
George Wells . He is a. He is a
writer.writer.
 He was born onHe was born on
September,21, 1866 inSeptember,21, 1866 in
Great Britain.Great Britain.
 He is the author of famousHe is the author of famous
science-fiction novelsscience-fiction novels
“Time Machine”, “Invisible“Time Machine”, “Invisible
man”, “War of the Worlds”.man”, “War of the Worlds”.
 He has an award of a hallHe has an award of a hall
of glory of science-fictionof glory of science-fiction
and a fantasy.and a fantasy.
Gerbert WellsGerbert Wells
Gerbert Wells died on August,13, 1946.Gerbert Wells died on August,13, 1946.

13. George Bernard Shaw is a British
writer.
Bernard Shaw was born on July
26, 1856.
His career began in 1885.
He wrote: «The Devil’s Disciple» ,
«Pygmalion» , «Why She Would
Not».
He had a Nobel Prize in
Literature(1925) and an
Oscar(1938).
He died on November 2, 1950.

14. George ByronGeorge Byron
 George Byron was born onGeorge Byron was born on
22, January, 1788.22, January, 1788.
 He was an English poet.He was an English poet.
 He is famous for his poemsHe is famous for his poems
’’Don Juan’’, ’’Childe Harold’’’’Don Juan’’, ’’Childe Harold’’
and short lyrics.and short lyrics.
 He travelled a lot in Europe.He travelled a lot in Europe.
He lived in Italy for 7 yearsHe lived in Italy for 7 years
and joined the Greek war forand joined the Greek war for
Independence.Independence.
 He died on 19, April, 1824 inHe died on 19, April, 1824 in
Greece .Greece .

15. William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare was
born on the 23-rd of April,
1564.
His career began between
1585 and 1592.
He wrote 16 comedies, 10
chronicles, 12 tragedies and
154 sonnets.
He died on the 23-rd of April,
1616.