... expressions such as 'too much of a good thing' (As You Like It), 'in my mind's eye' (Hamlet), 'it was Greek to me' (Julius Caesar), 'break the ice' (The Taming of the Shrew) and 'bated breath' (The Merchant of Venice) are used in everyday speech and writing. Shakespearean quotes ... playwright. Not only did his writing have to appeal to the nobles, but also to the commoners, the "groundlings"." Accepting the challenge, Shakespeare incorporated into his writing not only grandiose depictions of scenes of historical importance, but also earthy, rustic humor in order to please the masses ... ...

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