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How Shakespeare inspired terrorists

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Shakespeare - The Main Face of Colonialism

i think shakespeare probably is the most famous english writer. And as a result, he's brought in as part of the colonial project. Part of the reason that he has the potential tocreate such an impact is because his texts talk about issues that are relatively universal. It's a dangerous line to go down, that sh Shakespeare is universal, but in reality, there are issues of love and hate and revenge and so on which people can relate to. There's one particular production of a shakespearian play that i wanted to ask you about, which is in afghanistan. In two thousand five kareen jabber visits cabul to organize the performance of the first sh rehearsed

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