Episode 169: Shakespeare Documented
The History of English Podcast
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Shakespeare's Mysterious Years and Life as a Playwright
This chapter explores the mystery surrounding Shakespeare's whereabouts during a seven-year period and his emergence as a playwright in London. It delves into the challenges of determining the chronology of his plays and the collaborative nature of Elizabethan playwriting. Additionally, it discusses the publication of his plays during his lifetime and how scholars establish their dates.
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