The book tells about the life and work of one of the greatest figures of the Renaissance. Of all the huge literature devoted to Shakespeare, it is distinguished by the lack of dry academicism, the immediate lively perception of the huge heritage left by the genius to posterity. In order for the reader to better understand the conditions under which immortal creations were created, a historical analysis of the situation of England under Elizabeth and Jacob is given. The book is vivid proof of the words spoken by Ben Johnson in a poem dedicated to Shakespeare's memory:" Be proud, my Britain, you have someone to whom all the scenes of Europe bow. He was not for one century, but for all time." The book contains rich illustrative material.