King Lear, in which the play is named after the protagonist. Hamlet is the Prince of Denmark, nephew to Claudius and son of the former King of Denmark and Gertrude. Section II: Author William Shakespeare is one of the most well known poet, playwright and actor. Shakespeare’s work is studied, read and performed worldwide. He has been very influential on the modern world, seeing as his most famous plays are still popular today including Julius Caesar, Macbeth, Romeo and Juliet and Hamlet. Much of…
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