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Originally Posted by JackD Did shakespeare actually write the plot himself? I know he based a LOT of plays on other pre-existing stuff. |
No, Shakespeare did not write the plot of Romeo and Juliet himself. It was the stage adaption of a story passed on through generations (like Beowulf). Of course, William Shakespeare may not have even written half the plays that are accredited to him, but that's a completely different topic.