Episode 171: Shakespeare’s English (featuring Ben Crystal)
The History of English Podcast
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Recreating Shakespearean Accents
In this chapter, they discuss the reconstruction of Shakespearean accents and the sources used to gather information. They explore how accents have changed over time and how different cultures and accents contribute to the last 20 percent of the reconstructed accent. The chapter also touches on how original pronunciation makes Shakespeare's plays more relatable to modern audiences.
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