DiscoverThe History of English PodcastEpisode 171: Shakespeare’s English (featuring Ben Crystal)
Episode 171: Shakespeare’s English (featuring Ben Crystal)

Episode 171: Shakespeare’s English (featuring Ben Crystal)

Update: 2023-10-093
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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.





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Episode 171: Shakespeare’s English (featuring Ben Crystal)

Episode 171: Shakespeare’s English (featuring Ben Crystal)

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