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Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player that struts and frets his hour upon the stage, and then is heard no more.
It is a tale told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing.
Despite being arguably the most famous writer of all time, William Shakespeare is still a widely misunderstood figure.
Today, Shakespeare is often viewed as the property of the cultural elite, and his work is often approached out of obligation rather than desire.
And yet, Shakespeare's plays were written first and foremost to entertain audiences, of all kinds.
They are full of humour, slapstick and clever wordplay, and have a deep sympathy for ordinary people and the heartache, beauty, joy and pain of human life.
They are also hugely popular all over the world and have been translated into more than 100 languages.
Shakespeare has had more impact on the English language and culture than any other writer.
And it all started with one book, assembled by two of his friends and colleagues and published in 1623, seven years after Shakespeare's death.
