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ANCIENT

Theatre
By O liv ia Wils on
Table of contents
01 Introduction
04 Georges Bizet

02 William Shakespeare 05 Conclusion

03 Victor Marie 06 Quiz


Hugo
Introduction
In this presentation, we pay tribute to three remarkable
individuals who have made significant contributions to
the realms of literature and music. Join us as we delve
into the lives and works of William Shakespeare,
Victor Marie Hugo, and Georges Bizet, exploring their
lasting legacies and the impact they have had on their
respective fields. From the captivating words of
Shakespeare to the profound storytelling of Hugo and
the enchanting melodies of Bizet, we invite you to
embark on a journey through the artistic achievements
of these legendary icons."
William
April 26, 1564-April
Shakespeare
23, 1616
- greatest writer and dramatist in the whole
world.
- often called England's national poet and the
"Bard of Avon".
William
Shakespeare
- His existing works consist of about: 38 plays, 154
sonnets, two long narrative poems
- Some of these plays were well-loved Romeo and
Juliet, Hamlet, Midsummer Night’s Dream, Cleopatra,
Julius Caesar, Much Ado About Nothing
- The four tragedies considered to be Shakespeare's
greatest works were Hamlet, Othello, King Lear, and
Macbeth.
Romeo and Juliet
Victor Marie
February 26, 1802- May 22,
Hugo 188
-considered as one of the greatest and best
known French writers.

- he was a poet, novelist, and dramatist of the


Romantic movement. Hugo's literary fame
comes from his poetry, novels and his dramatic
achievements.
Victor Marie
Hugo
- among his works that stand out all over the world are
“Les Contemplations , La Légende des siècles, Les
Misérables, and Notre- Dame de Paris” which is known
as the Hunchback of Notre-Dame. Quasimodo, a
deformed hunchback, the bell-ringer of Notre Dame had
a good heart and helped Esmeralda, a beautiful Gypsy
street dancer
Les Miserables
George Bizet
October 25, 1838 – June
3, was
- French composer 1875
a pianist and best
known for his operas - His first symphony,
the Symphony in C Major, was written
when he was seventeen years old. The
symphony had an amazing stylistic
resemblance to the music of Franz
Schubert.
George Bizet
Carmen is the most popular among his works. Bizet
composed the title role for a mezzo- soprano in the
character of Carmen. The opera tells the story of the
downfall of Don José, a naïve soldier who is seduced by
the charms of the sizzling Gypsy, Carmen.
Carmen
Quiz

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