The Dark Lady of the Sonnets by George Bernard Shaw. Short summary

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The main character is William Shakespeare. One day he arrives at Whitehall to meet the court lady he likes, the Dark Lady. But instead the man falls in love with Queen Elizabeth.

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William Shakespeare arrives on the grounds of Whitehall, where he notices the guard Beefeater. The described member of the stronger sex convinces the court servant to allow him to stay so that he can have a chance to meet his favorite girl, the Dark Lady.

Soon the lady appears, but she is not the one Mr. Shakespeare expected to see. Nevertheless, the latter instantly begins to have feelings of love for her. William tells her that he considers her a beautiful and yet desirable person.

After a while, the Dark-haired Lady arrives, shocked that her lover is seeking to seduce another girl. She tells the rival that her suitor represents an actor. Later, the Dark-haired lady discovers that the other lady is Queen Elizabeth, and the main character reveals his own identity.

Subsequently, the ruler of Great Britain orders Beefeater to escort the creator out of the palace.