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10. He was able to create plausible-sounding Elizabethan English dialogue

Sat Nov 29, 2025, 07:38 PM

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without resorting to “Zounds! Forsooth! How now, varlet?” cliches.

“Shakespeare In Love” is a perennial delight.

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Unquestionably one of the greatest playwrights of our time... regnaD kciN Saturday #2

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Love this play too. FalloutShelter Saturday #6

would you like to play a game of questions? da svenster Saturday #8

He was able to create plausible-sounding Elizabethan English dialogue Aristus Saturday #10

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One of the really great dramatic craftsmen. (nt) Paladin Saturday #12

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I've enjoyed reading his plays as much as seeing them. CBHagman 12 hrs ago #15