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Shakespeare's Unexpected Popularity
This chapter uncovers the surprising reality of Shakespeare's popularity during his lifetime, showing he was not the leading playwright of his time. It also examines the resurgence of interest in his works posthumously, particularly through the efforts of the Shakespeare Ladies' Club in the 1730s.
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