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Posted By: Sam, on host 209.6.136.62
Date: Sunday, April 18, 1999, at 10:38:10
In Reply To: Re: Shakespeare posted by Luisa on Sunday, April 18, 1999, at 09:16:29:

> I haven't seen any literal translations of Shakespeare into modern English, but I think the plots still stand up (look at West Side Story!).

That's certainly true, and it's a testament to the timelessness of Shakespeare's work. I certainly have no objection to more creative Shakespeare derivatives than literal modern English translations. "West Side Story" is one of the greatest films made in its decade.

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