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Poll: Shakespeare Incognito

What variation of a play scribed by William Shakespeare that is not named by its original title, is thy favorite?

Alas, after voting in this noble poll, please expound in diatribe herein.

Translation: Lets talk about ole Billy S. here

Results of 356 votes:

  1. 1.

    Ran (1985)

     
    King Lear
  2. 2.

    The Lion King (1994)

     
    Hamlet
  3. 3.

    West Side Story (1961)

     
    Romeo and Juliet

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