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In "The Lure of Shakespeare," how does the author develop the idea that Shakespeare's reputation

as a writer has changed over time?
Select all that apply.
The Lure of Shakespeare
He describes how, in the 1600s, travelers including artists and writers carried the name of
Shakespeare to far places.
He explains that Shakespeare's plays are easy to adapt to film.
He explains why Shakespeare's popularity waned in the 1660s and describes the factors
that led to a Shakespeare revival in the early 1700s.
He notes that a Shakespeare play was first performed in America in the early 1700s and
that by the early 1800s, Americans "practically worshiped" the playwright.

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He describes how, in the 1600s, travelers including artists and writers carried the name of Shakespeare to far places.

He explains why Shakespeare's popularity waned in the 1660s and describes the factors that led to a Shakespeare revival in the early 1700s.

He notes that a Shakespeare play was first performed in America in the early 1700s and that by the early 1800s, Americans "practically worshiped" the playwright.

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