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You may think of poetry as something pretentious that’s separate from your life. It’s the sphere of tortured artists and 18th century fops who went around with their hands pressed to their foreheads, dramatically reciting a collection of seemingly random words and phrases. At least, that’s how I considered poetry before I actually started to...
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Famous for being the greatest writer in the English language, William Shakespeare’s work spans the globe, earning his work the most performed of any other playwright. His own story however, laced with mystery and clouded by the time in which he lived has made him one of the most beloved figures of our time. He...
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I almost jumped with excitement when I heard that Hollywood was planning another modern day renewal of a Shakespeare classic. My all-time favourite film has to be Baz Luhrman’s Romeo + Juliet; a dystopian, heady array of clashing neon lights and Hawaiian shirts. Luhrman’s take on the classic was a beautiful alternative to archetypal Shakespeare yet the most accurate...
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