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  1. Rec 3

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    Even seasoned Shakespeare scholars are often puzzled when you mention the Three Outlanders of Kalokairi. It's considered one of his most obscure works, yet it follows a similar structure to his other plays-- miscommunication, a comedic plot ending in a big wedding, big choruses of talented singers, and plenty of mirthful jests. Another thing that a lot of people don't know is that the famous 2008 movie, Mamma Mia, happens to be directly inspired by this tale. Dear friends, I have worked hard to recover all of the original text of Three Outlanders (it wasn't easy-- let's just say that Shakespeare's ghost is not a chatty one), and I am delighted to share my findings.

    All this to say-- here is my line-by-line translation of Mamma Mia (2008) into Elizabethan English. No AI, no online translators, just pure autistic nerdery. Enjoy!

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    English
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    10/30
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    4
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    3
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    15 Jun 2026

    Bookmarker's Notes

    Dude you gotta see this, so unbelievably sick

  2. Rec 25

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    When Steve finds himself on the wrong bus, his world immediately falls apart, until a stranger offers him a ride to his destination. The long way around.

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    The act of falling in love through the eyes of two idiots and a long-suffering band.

    Steddie Bingo R3 - Corroded Coffin Boys

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    English
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    Chapters:
    1/1
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    6
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    135
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    25
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    11 Jun 2026

    Bookmarker's Notes

    I need 100 rom coms with this exact plot actually

  3. Rec 3

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    a (probably very self-indulgent) character study of francis whitman

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    13
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    3
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    15 Apr 2026

    Bookmarker's Notes

    You can pry Francis "eldest daughter" Whitman out of my cold dead fingers

  4. Rec 56

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    (500) Days of Summer crossover of sorts. This is a story of self-discovery, of running from love and of waking up. But you should know up front: this is a love story.

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    English
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    56
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    07 Mar 2026

  5. Rec 9

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    He finds it in the tunnels, the pipes, among the rats and the pigeons, the hustle and bustle of the Floating Market.

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    1/1
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    12
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    10 Feb 2026

    Bookmarker's Notes

    I've finally rediscovered the fic that contains the phrase that comes to mind every time i think of the Marquis