# What if Shakespeare were discovered today?

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**Created:** [March 16, 2026, 1:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-if-shakespeare-were-discovered-today/1028473 "2026-03-16T01:52:32Z")\
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**Author:** ![Alessan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/alessan/32/465_2.png) [@Alessan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alessan)\
**Post date:** [March 16, 2026, 11:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-if-shakespeare-were-discovered-today/1028473/7 "2026-03-16T11:49:43Z")

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There wouldn’t be a “today” without Shakespeare. It’s not just phrases: the whole modern concept of drama arising from the characters’ flaws and mistakes was derived from his works. Without them, the world would be a very different place.

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