
Episode 175: The English of Romeo and Juliet
The History of English Podcast
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Exploring Linguistic Nuances in Shakespeare's Works and Pronunciation Changes in Early Modern English
Exploring the linguistic intricacies and pronunciation changes in Shakespeare's works, highlighting terms like 'open arse' and 'popering pair', and discussing the evolution of these terms on stage and in language. The chapter also examines the historical shifts in pronunciation of words ending in ING during the early modern English era.
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