... in which he was still alive, Shakespeare was in no way the immortal celebrity he is now; his attributed "genius" not being "fully appreciated until after his death" (Brown). The true rise to fame only occurred as an intrinsic result of John Heminges and Henry Condell's decision to compile the "First Folio", seven years after ... Shakespeare's death. Unlike Kyd, the mere publication of the folio in 1623 ensured that Shakespeare "had a posthumous advantage over his peers, whose works were largely obscured or lost to history" ... ...

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... my love' revealing the consequences of her preoccupation with the social obligation of an obedient female counterpart. Finally Othello's emotive dialogue 'I scarce did know you' upon Desdemona's 'guiltless death'emphasises how social influences which cloud the understanding of love lead to the irrevocable destruction of relationships. Often, texts which examine the human condition are the most enlightening and significant ... ...

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