You're Dead to Me Shakespeare (Radio Edit)
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Nov 10, 2023 Professor Farah Karim-Cooper and comedian Richard Herring join the host to discuss the life and legacy of William Shakespeare. Topics include Shakespeare's upbringing and education, his patronage and renown, the significance of the first folio in preserving his works, and the paradox of his universal appeal and inaccessibility.
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Shakespeare's Birth and Family
- Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon and baptized on April 26, 1564.
- His father, John, was a glove maker and ale taster.
Shakespeare's Humble Beginnings
- John Shakespeare, William's father, was fined for piling animal dung by his front door.
- This suggests that Shakespeare wasn't born into wealth.
Shakespeare's Education and Marriage
- Shakespeare attended King's New School, likely studying classical texts like Ovid and Seneca.
- He married Anne Hathaway at 18, and they had three children.