Shakespeare and the Magical Tree

Shakespeare and the Magical Tree

Today, I'm joined by Shakespeare lecturer and author Dr. Darren Freebury-Jones for a fascinating conversation about one historical figure who has long remained an enigma to me—William Shakespeare.

We delve into why Shakespeare remains an enduring icon, what he may have been like in real life, how his writing evolved, the ways his work shaped our understanding of history, his famously sharp insults—and even the tale of how he may have made a tree magical!

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Darren's Book: Shakespeare's Borrowed Feathers - Barnes & Noble, AMAZON, Manchester University Press

Sir Ian Mckellen's Thomas More speech: https://youtu.be/AjEAeOshUGQ?si=v_f7clkBvLG3GMHB&t=138

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Host: Rebecca Larson

Guest: Dr. Darren Freebury-Jones

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