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Syrian Refugees Celebrate Shakespeare's Birthday
April 24th, 2014
04:54 PM ET
"The art of our necessities is strange,
And can make vile things precious."
So says the eponymous King Lear in the second act of one of Shakespeare's most celebrated tragedies. Little seems precious in the harsh environment of the Zaatari refugee camp in Jordan. But one man decided to give the camp's children an experience they could treasure, marking the Bard's 450th birthday with a performance of the classic play.
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