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Episode 260: Introduction to William Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing”

The Literary Life Podcast

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Shakespeare Through the Ages: Perception and Adaptation

This chapter examines the shifting perception of Shakespeare's works from the Restoration to the Romantic era, highlighting the misrepresentations and adaptations that altered their original essence. It also discusses the revival of Shakespeare's significance by key literary figures and the impact of these changes on educational philosophies regarding his inclusion in children's literature.

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