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“Let's dispel the idiotic notion that the plays were not written by Shakespeare. Of course they were written by Shakespeare. How can we look at someone with a body of work like Mozart and say that a human being is not capable of a body of work like Shakespeare's with language? We can't. He wrote…” quote by Paul Barnes
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““Let's dispel the idiotic notion that the plays were not written by Shakespeare. Of course they were written by Shakespeare. How can we look at someone with a body of work like Mozart and say that a human being is not capable of a body of work like Shakespeare's with language? We can't. He wrote the plays.””

Paul Barnes

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Shakespeare’s works are undeniably his; comparing his output to Mozart’s underscores human creative capacity.

In simple terms: Shakespeare wrote his plays.

Key Takeaway

Recognize human creative potential.

Themes

authorship creativity comparison human potential literature

Mood

analytical assertive

Type

essay

When to use this quote

  • literature studies
  • musicology
  • education curricula

Key Concepts

authorial authenticity artistic achievement cognitive limits

Questions to Reflect On

  • How to define originality?
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