The manuscripts are known, do not burn. And many classic works are relevant today in the same way as at the time of writing. Reading the books of brilliant writers, we only regret the fact that out of their pen will not appear masterpieces of literature and reflect, and whether he has left offspring, and if the - who are these people? whether they are talented as well as their great ancestors?
Editorial Kolobok.ua I decided to find the answers to these questions and sought out the descendants of the great writers. They are - in front of you!
Dree Hemingway - Ernest Hemingway
Actress and successful model, which became in 2010 the face of Gianfranco Ferré, none other than the great-granddaughter of the cult American writer. Acting career, she chose the example of his mother Mariel.
Harry Lloyd - Charles Dickens
Great-grandson of Charles Dickens - who plays Viserys Targaryen in the popular saga "Game of Thrones."
Matt Salinger - J. D. Salinger
Daughter of the famous recluse Salinger, Margaret, inherited from her ancestor's literary talent. And even published a devastating biography of his father, "The Catcher in the dream: My father John. D. Salinger. " And his son, Matt chose an acting career and played Captain America in the film version in 1990.
Rodrigo Garcia - Gabriel Garcia Marquez
Son of the great writer had inherited his father's talent and became a famous writer, director and operator. His film "Cruel secrets" - prize-winner of the Cannes Film Festival. Cinematography us remember the movie "Gia" and directorial talent - for such works as the film "Passengers" and the TV series "The Sopranos."
Simon Tolkien - J. R. R. Tolkien
Grandson of the creator of the fantasy world, Simon Tolkien, as well as his grandfather writes books, but before he was a lawyer.
Ternel Abbott - Jack London
Granddaughter of the English classics inherited from his grandfather, a keen sense of justice and fortitude. She dedicated her life to the struggle for human rights. The lawyer, an avid activist and liberalistka, Ternel participated in the well-known anti-war demonstrations in Oakland.
Adrian Conan Doyle - Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
The son of the author of the Sherlock Holmes also wrote books. And his first work - a biography of Sir Arthur. After not think of anything better, he also became, like his father, to write stories about the detective from Baker Street and his assistant Dr. Watson. Adrian even tried to publish the "unpublished" father of the manuscript, but also his sister, and experts confirmed that the texts were not written by Conan Doyle, Sr..
Danny Karapetian - Ray Bradbury
Grandson of the famous science fiction writer connected his life with the movie - he an assistant director and sound designer. in "absorption" film in 2012 he tried his hand as an actor. By the way, in the film's credits, he appears under the name of the famous grandfather.
Deykr Stoker - Bram Stoker
Great grand nephew of the author of "Dracula" Stoker Deykr followed in the footsteps of his famous ancestor, and even wrote a sequel to his book, calling it "Dracula - is immortal."
Anna Chancellor - Jane Austen
The talented British actress is not accidentally played the role of Caroline Bingley in the BBC TV series based on the novel of Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice." It is a distant relative of the British writer.
Dmitry Dostoevsky - Fyodor Dostoevsky
Great-grandson of Fyodor chose the profession far from the creative - he became a tram driver. Although his talent was evident in the fact that in his life he was able to master more than 20 business majors.
Alexander Pushkin - Alexander Pushkin
The last direct descendant of the great poet in the male line resides in Belgium. For literature has nothing to do, he worked for many years as an engineer in the company Alcatel. He is married to his second cousin Marie-Madeleine Pushkin Durnovo, which is both a direct descendant of Pushkin and Gogol. Children do not have.
Viktoria Tolstoy - Leo Tolstoy
Leo was prolific in all senses of the word. And besides the rich literary heritage left on the ground 400 descendants. One of them - a popular Swedish jazz singer Viktoria Tolstoy, also known under the pseudonym Lady Jazz.
And be sure to ask, It looks like today grandchildren iconic personalities of the XX century and do not forget about 9 celebrities, whose ancestors were steeper than themselves.
