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  1. Oct 2024
    1. ome scholars also believe there is evidence that several members of Shakespeare's family were recusant Catholics.

      What does recusant mean?

    2. ngoing scholarly debate dating back more than 150 years.

      Wow, why is this so important?

    1. Shakespeare produced most of his known works between 1589 and 1613.

      When else was he writing?

    1. focused on greater realism

      What does realism mean here?

    2. The plot is based on an Italian tale written by Matteo Bandello

      Wow, I didn't know that Romeo and Juliet is from some other story!

    3. Romeo and Juliet belongs to a tradition of tragic romances stretching back to antiquity.

      What does antiquity mean?