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The Rape of Lucrece
By Shakespeare William
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The story is about Lucretia, a virtuous woman who is raped by Tarquin, a tyrannical king's son. After reporting the crime to her husband, Lucretia kills herself in despair. This tragedy inspires a rebellion against Tarquin's tyranny and leads to the founding of the Republic of Rome.
Tags: Poetry
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