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Honan, Park. Shakespeare: a life/ Park Honan. Includes
bibliographical references. 1. Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 --
Biography. 2. Dramatists, English -- Early modern, 1500-1700 --
Biography. PR2894.H65 1998 822.3'3-dC21 98-22114 [B]
ISBN 0-19-282527-5
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