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 81: Love Songs and Troubadours
Announcement: 10 American Presidents Podcast
Episode 80: Knight Life
Episode 79: Anarchy
Episode 78: Under Siege
Episode 77: Rival Relatives and the Land of Scots
Episode 76: The Gender Problem
Episode 75: Mixed Languages and Scrambled Eggs
Episode 74: Head Cities and Home Towns
Episode 73: Possession, Power and Checkmate
Episode 72: The Dark Ages of English
Episode 71: On The Hunt
Episode 70: Mind Your Manors For Pete’s Sake
Episode 69: From Conquest to Domesday
Episode 68: Rebels With a Cause
Episode 67: The Year That Changed English
Episode 66: Broken Promises and the Eve of Conquest
Episode 65: Norman Dukes and Dialects
Episode 64: Feudalism and Early Normans
Bonus Episode 7: Stuffed Animals
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