English literature is a rich literature. It includes in many forms, particularly a novel, a short story, an epic and lyric poetry, an essay, literary criticism and drama

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CONTENTS 

INTRODUCTION…………………………………………………………………  

MAIN  PART

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CHAPTER 1. General characteristics of the English literature  in the second half of 

the 16

th

 and the beginning of the 17

th

 century and the role of William Shakespeare 

in it 

1.1.  English literature in the 17

th

 century………………………………………... 

1.2.  William Shakespeare‘s life………………………………………………….. 

CHAPTER 2. William Shakespeare‘s legacy in 21th century and his most famous 

works 

2.1. Literary activity and works of W. Shakespeare………………………….... 

2.2. William Shakespeare‘s legacy in 21th century…………………………… 

CONCLUSION

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BIBLIOGRAPHY

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