Poetry

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The outbreak of the bubonic plague in England from 1592 to 1593 forced Shakespeare to pivot from theater to poetry, as city officials closed the theaters to curb the spread of the disease. This period not only served as a means for him to sustain himself financially but also inspired themes in his later plays. The crisis, while detrimental to his theatrical work, became a catalyst for creativity, influencing some of his most renowned pieces.