One question we’ve been asked multiple times is some variation on, “why should I read a 450 year old book?” Shakespeare lived in a time that was very different from our own, which leads some people to conclude that his plays aren’t really relevant to a modern population. Another argument I’ve heard is that Shakespeare uses language and cultural references that are unfamiliar. While these concerns are common, they aren’t quite as valid as most people assume.

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