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Debunking the belief that Shakespeare was not educated enough to write his plays
24:25 - 29:55 (05:30)
In this podcast, the hosts explore the common misconception that Shakespeare was not educated enough to write his plays and debunk the belief that his works stemmed from someone other than himself, possibly even a member of the royal family.
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The different spellings of Shakespeare's name are easily explained as a product of the era, rather than evidence of hidden meanings or codes.
24:25 - 25:38 (01:13)
Summary
The different spellings of Shakespeare's name are easily explained as a product of the era, rather than evidence of hidden meanings or codes. Many people misspelled names and there weren't proper records to refer to, leading to various spellings of the name.
ChapterDebunking the belief that Shakespeare was not educated enough to write his plays
EpisodeDid Shakespeare really write all that stuff?
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Theories about Shakespeare's real identity often stem from elitism and a dismissal of how much a 16th-century man could know about different cultures and topics outside of his immediate environment.
25:39 - 27:18 (01:39)
Summary
Theories about Shakespeare's real identity often stem from elitism and a dismissal of how much a 16th-century man could know about different cultures and topics outside of his immediate environment.
ChapterDebunking the belief that Shakespeare was not educated enough to write his plays
EpisodeDid Shakespeare really write all that stuff?
PodcastStuff You Should Know
This podcast discusses the controversy surrounding the authorship of Shakespeare's plays, with some believing that he may not have been the true author due to his education and background, despite the brilliance of the plays.
27:18 - 28:41 (01:23)
Summary
This podcast discusses the controversy surrounding the authorship of Shakespeare's plays, with some believing that he may not have been the true author due to his education and background, despite the brilliance of the plays.
ChapterDebunking the belief that Shakespeare was not educated enough to write his plays
EpisodeDid Shakespeare really write all that stuff?
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The hosts discuss the difficulty of reading Shakespeare and the importance of having a good teacher to guide them through the plays.
28:41 - 29:55 (01:13)
Summary
The hosts discuss the difficulty of reading Shakespeare and the importance of having a good teacher to guide them through the plays. They also mention the relevance of Shakespeare's stories to contemporary times.