Grace Tiffany

Professor of Shakespeare and Renaissance drama at Western Michigan University, author of "The Owl Was a Baker's Daughter."

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Mar 3, 2025 • 36min

Shakespeare's Daughter, Judith

Grace Tiffany, a Professor of Shakespeare and author of 'The Owl Was a Baker's Daughter,' highlights the intriguing life of Judith Shakespeare, William Shakespeare's overlooked twin sister. They discuss how Judith's experiences mirror contemporary issues like religious extremism and women's struggles in male-dominated fields. Listeners learn about her bond with twin brother Hamnet, the impact of personal loss on Shakespeare's works, and Judith's fight for identity amidst scandal and societal expectations during a tumultuous political era.