"There Are More Things in Heaven and Earth, Than Are Dreamt of in Your Philosophy."

Alternative title

Shakespeare and Religion

Synopsis

Podcast from the Folger Shakespeare Library. The period when Shakespeare was writing was one torn by disagreements over the proper method of observing Christianity in England. Protestantism was at war with Catholicism and the Church of England often employed coercion and violence to enforce its hegemony. The way Shakespeare handled these divisions is the topic of this podcast.
David Scott Kastan, George M. Bodman Professor of English at Yale University, explores these questions in his book, Will To Believe: Shakespeare and Religion. and is interviewed by Neva Grant.

Series

Shakespeare Unlimited

Language

English

Country

United States

Medium

Audio

Notes

Podcast: http://www.folger.edu/shakespeare-unlimited-episode-49 (accessed 6/2016).

Subjects

Drama; Religious studies

Keywords

history of the 16th century; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Religion

Online availability

URI

http://www.folger.edu/shakespeare-unlimited-episode-49

Credits

Producer

Richard Paul

Contributor

David Scott Kastan; Neva Grant

Production Company

Name

R.L. Paul Productions