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How to Become a Word-Coining Genius

The Play's the Thing

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Exploring Shakespeare's Word-Coining Genius

Exploring how Shakespeare's education in Stratford-upon-Avon led to the creation of approximately 1,700 new words in the English language, demonstrated through interactive word coining exercises at the West Virginia Shakespeare Festival. Special mention and invitation to visit Alchemy Theatre in Huntington, West Virginia are highlighted in the episode.

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