DiscoverThe History of English PodcastEpisode 170: Printers, Plague and Poets
Episode 170: Printers, Plague and Poets

Episode 170: Printers, Plague and Poets

Update: 2023-09-053
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In this episode, we examine the connection between poetry and plague in the early 1590s. An outbreak of the recurring sickness contributed to Shakespeare’s early career as a poet, and that poetry likely included his many sonnets. We also examine … Continue reading
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Episode 170: Printers, Plague and Poets

Episode 170: Printers, Plague and Poets

Kevin Stroud