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Romeo and Juliet

Romeo and Juliet is a tragedy written by William Shakespeare early in his career about two young star-crossed lovers whose deaths ultimately reconcile their feuding families. It was among Shakespeare's most popular plays during his lifetime and along with Hamlet, is one of his most frequently performed plays. Today, the title characters are regarded as archetypal young lovers.Cover done by @zuko_42

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Hamlet

Set in the Kingdom of Denmark, "Hamlet" dramatizes the revenge Prince Hamlet exacts on his uncle Claudius for murdering King Hamlet, Claudius's brother and Prince Hamlet's father, and then succeeding to the throne and taking as his wife Gertrude, the old king's widow and Prince Hamlet's mother.Cover by @vkbloodgood

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Shakespeare's 154 Sonnets (Completed )

Shakespeare's Sonnets is the title of a collection of 154 sonnets by William Shakespeare, which covers themes such as the passage of time, love, beauty and mortality. The first 126 sonnets are addressed to a young man; the last 28 to a woman. The sonnets are almost all constructed from three quatrains, which are four-line stanzas, and a final couplet composed in iambic pentameter. This is also the meter used extensively in Shakespeare's plays. The rhyme scheme is abab cdcd efef gg. Sonnets using this scheme are known as Shakespearean sonnets. Often, the beginning of the third quatrain marks the volta ("turn"), or the line in which the mood of the poem shifts, and the poet expresses a revelation or epiphany.

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Julius Caesar (Completed)

The Tragedy of Julius Caesar (First Folio title: The Tragedie of Iulius Cæsar) is a history play and tragedy by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written in 1599. It is one of several plays written by Shakespeare based on true events from Roman history, which also include Coriolanus and Antony and Cleopatra.Although the play is named Julius Caesar, Brutus speaks more than four times as many lines as the title character; and the central psychological drama of the play focuses on Brutus' struggle between the conflicting demands of honour, patriotism, and friendship.Cover by the wonderful @SaadSohail_.

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shakespeare | h.s.

"It's not in the stars to hold our destiny, but in ourselves." Her smile widens in realization. "Shakespeare?""Shakespeare." Her contagious smile affects his own lips to plaster the same.• a story about a 26 year old rock star falls in love with his 17 year old lyricist[Written in 2019 - 2020]

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Twelfth Night

"Twelfth Night; or, What You Will" is a comedy by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written around 1601-02 as a Twelfth Night's entertainment for the close of the Christmas season. Viola is shipwrecked on the coast of Illyria and she comes ashore with the help of a captain. She loses contact with her twin brother, Sebastian, whom she believes to be dead. Disguising herself as a young man under the name Cesario, she enters the service of Duke Orsino through the help of the sea captain who rescues her.

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Macbeth

"Macbeth" tells the story of a brave Scottish general named Macbeth who receives a prophecy from a trio of witches that one day he will become King of Scotland. Consumed by ambition and spurred to action by his wife, Macbeth murders King Duncan and takes the throne for himself. He is then wracked with guilt and paranoia, and he soon becomes a tyrannical ruler as he is forced to commit more and more murders to protect himself from enmity and suspicion. The bloodbath and consequent civil war swiftly take Macbeth and Lady Macbeth into the realms of arrogance, madness, and death.Cover by @newsies-

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The Tempest

The Tempest is a play by William Shakespeare, probably written in 1610-1611, and thought to be one of the last plays that Shakespeare wrote alone. It is set on a remote island, where the sorcerer Prospero, rightful Duke of Milan, plots to restore his daughter Miranda to her rightful place using illusion and skillful manipulation. He conjures up a storm, the eponymous tempest, to cause his usurping brother Antonio and the complicit King Alonso of Naples to believe they are shipwrecked and marooned on the island. There, his machinations bring about the revelation of Antonio's lowly nature, the redemption of the King, and the marriage of Miranda to Alonso's son, Ferdinand.

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As You Like It

As You Like It is a pastoral comedy by William Shakespeare believed to have been written in 1599 and first published in the First Folio in 1623. The play's first performance is uncertain, though a performance at Wilton House in 1603 has been suggested as a possibility.As You Like It follows its heroine Rosalind as she flees persecution in her uncle's court, accompanied by her cousin Celia to find safety and, eventually, love, in the Forest of Arden.

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101 Best Quotes from Shakespeare ✔

101 of the best sayings and quotes from William Shakespeare!Rank #1 William Shakespeare - May 16, 2018Rank #115 in Poetry - May 16, 2018Rank #65 in Poetry - May 17, 2018Rank #19 in Poetry - May 18, 2018Rank #330 in Random - October 17, 2017Rank #63 in Quotes - May 21, 2018Rank #59 in Quotes - May 30, 2018

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The Taming of the Shrew

"The Taming of the Shrew" depicts the courtship of Petruchio, a gentleman of Verona, and Katherina, the headstrong, obdurate shrew. Initially, Katherina is an unwilling participant in the relationship, but Petruchio tempers her with various psychological torments-the "taming"-until she becomes a compliant and obedient bride.Cover done by @zonaamind

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A Midsummer Night's Dream

"A Midsummer Night's Dream" portrays the events surrounding the marriage of the Duke of Athens, Theseus, and Hippolyta. These include the adventures of four young Athenian lovers and a group of six amateur actors, who are controlled and manipulated by the fairies who inhabit the forest in which most of the play is set.

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Othello

Othello (The Tragedy of Othello, the Moor of Venice) is a tragedy by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written in 1603. It is based on the story Un Capitano Moro ("A Moorish Captain") by Cinthio, a disciple of Boccaccio, first published in 1565. The story revolves around its two central characters: Othello, a Moorish general in the Venetian army and his unfaithful ensign, Iago. Given its varied and enduring themes of racism, love, jealousy, betrayal, revenge and repentance, Othello is still often performed in professional and community theatre alike, and has been the source for numerous operatic, film, and literary adaptations.Cover done by @Lillian_Jones

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The Merchant of Venice

Though classified as a comedy in the First Folio and sharing certain aspects with Shakespeare's other romantic comedies, "The Merchant of Venice" is perhaps most remembered for its dramatic scenes, and is best known for Shylock and the famous "Hath not a Jew eyes?" speech.

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King Lear

"King Lear" is a tragedy by William Shakespeare. The title character descends into madness after disposing of his estate between two of his three daughters based on their flattery, bringing tragic consequences for all.

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King Richard II

A play by William Shakespeare.

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A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare

THIS IS A WORK BY WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE! THIS IS NOT MINE! I JUST WANT TO SHARE MY FAVORITE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE!NO COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT INTENDED

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The comedy of errors

The comedic play by William Shakespeare

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Romeo and Juliet

What would ever happen if Shakespear wrote his play in the 21rst century? Well, I got my little plot twist so ya. Please note this is for my English project so ya I don't know what will happen since it is a five-act piece so ya.

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Rewriting Shakespeare

Sadie just wanted one night to wallow in her single status. She wanted to watch a sappy love story, throw popcorn at the TV, and blame Shakespeare for all her false delusions on love. But when she wakes up to find herself transported to London in the late 1500s, will she have the courage to critique one of the world's most well-known writers, or will he teach her about true love?

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Shakespeare (Something Rotten!)

Fanfiction about William Shakespeare (Christian Borle).

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Othello, The Moor of Venice || William Shakespeare || 1604 ✓

Intrigue, revenge, disastrous results. One of Shakespeare's masterpieces that deals with race, class, and the deadly sin of envy.

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ALKAWARIN ZUCIYA (PROMISE OF THE HEART)

What happens when promises are made? Will the heart quiver? What about faith?Stay tune as I bring you the entrick and suspense that comes with this novel. This novel will make you stay glued to your screen❤️

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When Doves Cry (Jelsa Story)

Two Kingdoms, alike in dignity. From an ancient grudge break the kingdoms apart. Where civil blood makes civil hands unclean. Where we meet a pair of star-crossed lovers to live their lives apart from each other. Form the beautiful play of William Shakespeare comes my version of Romeo and Juliet but with Jelsa! For years, the Kingdom of Arendelle and the Kingdom of Dream have been fighting and been at war. But when the oldest son of Dream and the oldest daughter of Arendelle meet and fall in love, can the two kings come together and stop this war? Or watch their own children take their own lives to be together? Find out in When Doves Cry By me, KittyKat060412!!

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Don't Love Me ✓

"Will you stop fucking smiling for a moment?!""That's what I am short of."~Rosaline Willow, twenty years, joyous personality, happy aura, a beautiful smile- Yes, the very one which was known for her breath taking smile. The smile which had her darkest and deepest secrets buried. The smile which was cherished and loved by everyone except for him.He was Caden Matthew, a twenty year old boy who despised her. He hated her smile, he hated her aura, he hated her for who she was and he wanted nothing more than her to disappear from everyone's lives.But what will happen when she would actually start to disappear?~#3 in New Adult!#1 in NonCliché#4 in Fiction#3 in TeenRomance~CROSSED 1M on 2/2/2022

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