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'''Shakespeare'''
Shakespeare used the revised second edition of the ''Chronicles'' (published in 1587) as the source for most of his historical plays, such as ''Richard III'', the plot of ''Macbeth'', and for portions of ''King Lear'' and ''Cymbeline''. According to Taufer, "We care about the ''Holinshed Chronicles'' because Shakespeare read them"
* King Lear - ''Holinshed's Chronicles'' goes into depth about a Britain king from the 8th century BCE, which accurately describes the plot of King Lear, however, the king's madness is Shakespeare's own creativity. The rest of the play follows ''Holinshed's Chronicles'' closely, such as the emphasis of Cordelia's love for her father. {{sfn|Holinshed's Chronicles, 1577}} The added dramatics, however, are what make the play an effective popular piece of culture.
* MacBeth - ''Holinshed's Chronicles'' retells the story of Ducan and his reign, however, it is now believed that King Ducan is based on a legend rather than an actual king. Holinshed's Ducan is characterized as a weak king with a "soft and gentle nature", while Macbeth is a cruel leader. Shakespeare, on the other hand, gives Lady Macbeth a larger role in his play and included her sleepwalking habits and suicidal thoughts into his characterization.{{sfn|Holinshed's Chronicles, 1577}}
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