Shakespeare's monument on Stratford-upon-Avon

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Shakespeare's monument
on
Stratford-upon-Avon

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Stratford-upon-Avon is an old, small and incredibly charming town situated on
the banks of the river Avon. It is a birthplace of William Shakespeare.
Famous Shakespeare's monument is situated in the Bancroft gardens.

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In the center of this architectural complex there is a figure of
Shakespeare on a huge pedestal. The statue sits on the chair
and watches with a slight smile at what is happening around.

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The corners are tiled and decorated with flowers. Around the
central monument there are four smaller figures, also situated on
pedestals.
It's bloody Lady Macbeth, with her head wrapped in a cloak.

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Knight clown Sir John Falstaff …

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Young prince, trying on the crown is the future King Henry V…

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Hamlet, deep in thoughts leaning above the skull…

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The choice of the characters was caused by the desire of the
sculptor to show the different sides of Shakespeare's genius:
they symbolize tragedy, comedy, history, and philosophy.