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Arts & Humanities > William Shakespeare Is Shakespeare's writing incomprehensible?

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I strongly disagree. It is important to remember that Shakespeare was writing in the common language of his day as this subject is argued. However, it is true that today, this language can seem a little dry, and hard to understand. It is not, however, unintelligible. The truth of the matter is that if people apply themselves, they can and will be able to read Shakespeare. To better facilitate a good understanding, though, it may help to join a class, or on-line forum as you read. I think, though, that people are sometimes pressured into saying they like the Shakespeare they have read becau...

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