Translation Principles of Vadim Shershenevich and Their Implementation in Translations of Playwrights of William Shakespeare: “King John” and “Cymbeline”

The article is devoted to comprehension of the translational reception William Shakespeare’s work in legacy Vadim Shershenevich (1893—1942) context his author's translation strategies. novelty study connected with identification Shershenevich’s strategies as an adherent “accurate translation”, reconstruction history poet’s achievements field Shakespeariana. authors comprehend report on principles translation, preserved Russian State Archive Literature and Art funds, analyze application these (equilinearity, equirhythm, preservation rhyme figurative structure) little-known chronicle “King John” play “Cymbeline”. question raised about two main relation Shakespeare: accurate (in texts under study) free adaptation for stage, corresponding avant-garde understanding theater art that develops outside direct dependence literature (when he works Shakespeare a librettist, particular, participating creation comic opera Gemini based Twelfth Night). relevance related need rethink scope significance Shakespeare's culture Silver Age.