Ghost of Shakespeare

Compose a narrative from the perspective of the ghost of William Shakespeare, observing the modern world and how his works are interpreted today.

Shakespeare is arguably the most famous playwright in history. Through this prompt, explore how he might perceive the various adaptations, reinterpretations, and criticisms of his work in our current time. What would he think about contemporary politics, language, and culture, and how it contrasts with the time he lived? This exercise pushes you to consider the endurance and fluctuation of artistic interpretation through different epochs, and to grapple with bridging historical eras and societal changes.

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