Subjects

William Shakespeare

in The Copy Book

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13

Poet and Poacher

Literary rumour in the time of Queen Anne said that William Shakespeare owed his extraordinary career to a scurrilous ballad.

14

Green for Jealousy

The scheming Iago warns Othello against falling victim to jealousy.

15

Viola Draws a Blank

Viola tries to tell Orsino, Duke of Illyria, that his beloved Olivia is not the only woman deserving of his attention.

16

Much Ado About Nothing

Don Pedro’s brother John tries to ensure that the course of true love does not run smooth.

17

The Tempest

A duke with a passion for the art of enchantment is stranded by his enemies on a deserted island.

18

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Hermia and her lover Lysander elope from Athens, only to become tangled with squabbling fairies in the woods.