About this episode

The episode explores the enigma of William Shakespeare's life and works with guests Katherine Chiljan and Mark Eddy.

William Shakespeare stands as one of history’s greatest writers and most enduring cultural icons. His timeless works have inspired, moved, and mystified audiences for over 400 years. Yet behind the legendary name lies a profound enigma: we know remarkably little about the man from Stratford-upon-Avon. How could a provincial actor with limited formal education produce some of the most sophisticated literature ever written—works rich in aristocratic insight, legal knowledge, classical learning,...

People in this episode

Host: Tommy Cullum

Guests: Katherine Chiljan, Mark Eddy

Topics covered

• Shakespeare
• literature
• cultural icons
• history
• mystery

Keywords

• Shakespeare
• literature
• cultural history
• mystery
• Stratford-upon-Avon

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Places: Stratford-upon-Avon

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