The History of English Podcast
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In this episode, we turn our attention to the wordcraft of William Shakespeare. Today, many people have mixed opinions about his plays and poems. They know that he is widely regarded as the greatest English writer of all time, but they struggle with his language. This time, we explore what makes Shakespeare’s use of the English language so unique and why it is so challenging for modern speakers. Ben Crystal joins the discussion to provide insight into the Elizabethan theater, Shakespeare’s Original Pronunciation, and the way modern audiences respond to that original form of speech.
Episode 120: The End of the World
Episode 119: The Road to War
Bonus Episode: Regarding English (Sound Education Conference Talk)
Episode 118: Trade Names
Episode 117: What’s In a Name?
Episode 116: The Celtic Fringe
Episode 115: The Measure of a Person
Episode 114: The Craft of Numbering
Episode 113: A Zouthern Accent
Episode 112: Northern Messenger
Episode 111: Laying Down the Law
Episode 110: Dyed In the Wool
Episode 109: The Romantic Warriors
Episode 108: On the Move
Episode 107: Parlez-Vous Anglais?
Episode 106: An Illuminating Development
Episode 105: Suffix Summary
Episode 104: Prefix Preferences
Episode 103: Solitary Confinement
Episode 102: A Medieval Glossary
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