… beyond eastrod: Thought for the day (week, month, year, and beyond) . . .
I do think you could more than get by reading only Shakespeare, though I suspect Shakespeare himself would discourage you from restricting yourself so. It is definitely true that learning to read Shakespeare is probably the best way to learn to read, period.
Frank, though I am reluctant to do so, I guess I must rethink Dr. Cowan's advice in view of your posting about Dickens:
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So, now I am betwixt and between sound professorial advice. And -- as you have suggested -- I think Shakespeare will not mind sharing the stage with Dickens (though Dickens, if his reputation for showmanship is true, would balk at sharing that stage with anyone).