Novel Pairings 145. Measure for Measure by William Shakespeare with Traci Thomas
We're thrilled to welcome back Traci Thomas, host of The Stacks Podcast, for a thought-provoking discussion on one of Shakespeare's darkest comedies, Measure for Measure. In this conversation, we'll dive deep into the play's timeless themes including punishment, gender, power, and politics. We discuss how these themes continue to resonate with modern audiences, revealing the parallels between the play and our contemporary world. We also talk about how Shakespeare masterfully uses this satire in this work, even when satire doesn't necessarily equate to laugh-out-loud humor. Listen to the end for Traci’s book recommendations, including Shakespeare pairings and a soon-to-be-released title.
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Books Mentioned:
Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare
The Great White Bard: How to Love Shakespeare While Talking About Race by Farah Karim-Cooper
Blackface (Object Lessons) by Ayanna Thompson
Color Television by Danzy Senna
Interior Chinatown by Charles Yu
Love’s Labor Lost by William Shakespeare
All’s Well That Ends Well by William Shakespeare
Othello by William Shakespeare
Richard III by William Shakespeare
Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare
Also Mentioned:
The Stacks episode on Romeo and Juliet