Don't Quill the Messenger: Shakespeare Authorship Explored Monumental Conversations
Oct 23, 2019
Guest Hank Whittemore discusses his book 'The Monument' and his interpretation of Shakespeare's sonnets. They explore the meaning behind the sonnets, the themes of love, references in the plays, the lineage of the Earls of Southampton, absolute power in a totalitarian state, reinterpreting sonnets as letters, Queen Elizabeth's plan, the dark lady's influence, a fascinating book, and licensing performance rights.
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Introduction
00:00 • 6min
Unveiling New Meanings in Shakespeare's Sonnets
05:47 • 11min
Exploring the Themes of Love in Shakespeare's Sonnets
16:39 • 18min
References in Shakespeare's Plays
34:22 • 15min
The Lineage of the Earls of Southampton and the Secret Affair
49:29 • 15min
Absolute Power and the Consequences in a Totalitarian State
01:04:34 • 3min
Reinterpreting Shakespeare's Sonnets as Letters and Documentation
01:07:56 • 2min
Queen Elizabeth's Plan and Southampton's Relationship
01:09:44 • 2min
Anger and Betrayal: The Dark Lady's Influence
01:11:43 • 13min
Discussion on a Fascinating Book and a One Man Play
01:24:34 • 2min
Licensing Performance Rights and Seeking the Truth
01:26:27 • 2min