"Shakespearemania" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From Shakespeare + -mania. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Shakespeare|mania}} Shakespeare + -mania Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} Shakespearemania (uncountable)
  1. Enthusiasm for the works of English playwright, poet and actor William Shakespeare (1564–1616). Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): William Shakespeare

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