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There have been more books alone written about Hamlet than have been written about the Bible
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"There have been more books alone written about Hamlet than have been written about the Bible"

- Mark Rylance

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This quote by Mark Rylance talks with the enduring legacy of the play Hamlet by William Shakespeare. It recommends that the play has actually had a better effect on literary works as well as society than the Bible, which is one of the most influential texts in background. This is a testimony to the power of Shakespeare's writing and also the timelessness of his styles. The quote additionally talks to the significance of literary works generally, as it shows that publications can have a long lasting impact on culture. It is a suggestion that literary works can be just as effective as religious beliefs in shaping our society and also our understanding of the world. Ultimately, this quote works as a pointer of the relevance of literature as well as its ability to shape our lives.

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England Flag This quote is written / told by Mark Rylance somewhere between January 18, 1960 and today. He was a famous Actor from England. The author also have 14 other quotes.

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