IT is fair to say that William Shakespeare is not to everyone’s taste, probably as a result of having to study his plays for far too long while at school.
Some of his works are hard going, to say the least, and not even a day off school to go to watch a live performance at the local theatre could muster up any enthusiasm.
But, while he may not be the reading of choice for spotty schoolboys, there is no doubt about his place in the literary world half of fame.
He is a literary giant and remains as relevant today as he was when he was alive in the 16th century.
The bard’s works can still even cause controversy, given the extraordinary events this week at his own theatre, the Globe in London, with him being cast into the centre of an ableism row.
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