We have
analysed some of the most interesting aspects of British culture, from
literature to fashion.
First of
all, let’s talk about literature. Two of the most important writers in British
literature are Charles Dickens and William Shakespeare.
LITERATURE
William
Shakespeare was born
on 23 April 1564 ;He wrote most of his best known
works between 1589 and 1613. His early plays were mainly comedies and histories, genres he raised to
the peak of sophistication and artistry by the end of the 16th century. He then
wrote mainly tragedies until about 1608,
including Hamlet, King Lear, Othello, and Macbeth, considered some of the finest works in the English language. In his
last phase, he wrote tragicomedies, also known as
romances, and collaborated with other playwrights.William Shakespeare also influenced theatre and literature of present-day movies and the English language itself. Widely regarded as the greatest writer of the English language, and the world's pre-eminent dramatist, Shakespeare transformed European theatre by expanding expectations about what could be accomplished through characterization, plot, language and genre. Shakespeare's writings have also influenced a large number of notable novelists and poets over the years, including Herman Melville and Charles Dickens.
Charles Dickens (1812-1870) was an English writer and social critic who is
generally regarded as the greatest novelist of the Victorian period and the creator of some of the world's most
memorable fictional characters. During his lifetime Dickens' works enjoyed
unprecedented popularity and fame, but it was in the twentieth century that his
literary genius was fully recognized by critics and scholars. His novels and
short stories continue to enjoy an enduring popularity among the general
reading public.
He was
regarded as the 'literary colossus' of his age. His 1843 short story, A Christmas Carol, is one of the most influential works ever
written, and it remains popular and continues to inspire adaptations in every
artistic genre. His creative genius has been praised by fellow writers—from Leo Tolstoy to G. K. Chesterton and George Orwell—for its realism, comedy, prose style, unique
characterisations, and social criticism.
ETON- KING’S COLLEGE IN LONDON
Eton College, usually referred to
as Eton, is a British independent boarding
school for boys aged 13 to 18. It was founded in 1440 by King Henry VI as
"The King's College of Our Lady of Eton besides Wyndsor".
It is
located in Eton, near Windsor in England, and is
one of the nine English independent schools, common referred to as "public
schools", regulated by the Public Schools Act 1868. Following the public school
tradition. Eton has been described as the most
famous public school in the world.
PINK FLOYD
Pink Floyd were an English rock
band that achieved international success with their progressive
and psychedelic rock music marked by the use of
philosophical lyrics, sonic experimentation, and elaborate live shows. One of the most commercially successful and influential
rock groups in the history of popular music, they have sold over
200 million albums worldwide, including 74.5 million certified units
in the United States. In 1996 they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
The band originally
consisted of university students Roger Waters,
Nick Mason,
Richard Wright, and Syd Barrett.
Founded in 1965, they gained popularity performing in London's underground music scene during the
late 1960s. Under Barrett's creative leadership they released two charting
singles, "Arnold Layne" and "See Emily Play",
and a successful début album, The Piper at the Gates of Dawn
(1967). Guitarist and vocalist David Gilmour
joined as a fifth member in December 1967, several months prior to Barrett's
April 1968 departure due to deteriorating mental health. With the loss of Syd,
the band moved from psychedelic pop to a more progressive sound, with many
tracks written collaboratively while on tour. With this line-up they achieved
critical and commercial success with the concept albums
The Dark Side of the Moon (1973), Wish You Were Here
(1975), Animals (1977) and The Wall
(1979). With Animals and The Wall, Waters became the primary
songwriter.LONDON FASHION WEEK
London Fashion Week is an apparel trade
show held in London, England twice each year, in February and September. It is one
of the "Big Four" fashion weeks, along with New York Fashion Week, Milan Fashion Week and Paris Fashion Week.
Organised by the British Fashion Council (BFC) for the London
Development Agency with help from the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, London Fashion Week
first took place in 1984. It currently ranks alongside New York, Paris
and Milan as
one of the 'Big Four' fashion weeks. It presents itself to funders as
a trade event that also attracts significant press attention and benefit to
taxpayers. A retail-focused event, London Fashion Weekend, takes place immediately
afterwards at the same venue and is open to the general public.
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