Why did Shakespeare write about love?
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Why did Shakespeare write about love?
William Shakespeare:
William Shakespeare was an Elizabethan playwright and is widely considered to be one of the most influential authors in English literature. During the course of his career, he wrote 37 plays and 154 sonnets. In his plays and sonnets alike, he addressed universal themes such as love, revenge, jealousy, and loss.
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View this answerWilliam Shakespeare wrote about love because it was a popular theme that audiences could easily identify with, regardless of their backgrounds. Love...
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Chapter 4 / Lesson 2Learn about William Shakespeare's life and works. Explore the characteristics of Shakespeare's plays and poetry, and discover examples of his works.