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The following is an imaginary interview with William Shakespeare. Meeting the Author I’m a Verona Times journa l ist, Orsino. It’s my honor to meet you, the one and on l y, the greatest of a ll time, Wi ll iam Shakespeare! It’s a pleasure to be here. You are we ll known as an Eng l ish poet, a p l aywright, and an actor. Which one is your favorite tit l e ? Well, recently I released my new play, Romeo and Juliet . I want to be considered a playwright. Romeo and Ju l iet ! It must be about l ove, right ? Yes. It is a story about star-crossed lovers and their tragic love. Oh my! I can’t wait to see that p l ay! Romeo and Ju l iet cou l d be the best p l ay of 1597. You flatter me. I appreciate your saying so. I hope this p l ay wi ll be as be l oved as your previous works. Thank you so much. William Shakespeare (1564-1616) Born Stratford-upon-Avon, England Job playwright / poet / actor Orsino a journalist 128 I LESSON 5 Drama