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"Teach Him How to Tell My Story"

Alternative title
Stephen Greenblatt: Shakespeare’s Life Stories
Synopsis
Podcast from the Folger Institute Library. In this episode Stephen Greenblatt expands upon the talk he gave earlier in 2016 for the Folger Institute’s Shakespeare Anniversary Lecture Series, about how Shakespeare shapes characters and narratives. He also explores how the French Renaissance writer Montaigne influenced Shakespeare, and how Shakespeare pushed back on Montaigne’s ideas. He is interviewed by Barbara Bogaev.
Series
Shakespeare Unlimited
Language
English
Country
United States
Medium
Audio
Duration
29 mins

Credits

Producer
Richard Paul
Contributor
Barbara Bogaev; Stephen Greenblatt

Additional Details

Production type
Documentary/Educational/News
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
Montaigne; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

Notes
Podcast: http://www.folger.edu/shakespeare-unlimited-episode-61 (accessed 11/2016).

A transcript is available for download.

Online Availability

Online URL
http://www.folger.edu/shakespeare-unlimited-episode-61

Production Company

Name

R.L. Paul Productions

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