Shakespeare's living world
For any student of Shakespeare what a gift is this series. From single objects, a whole and complex context is unravelled adding life, depth, colour and richness to our understanding of the associations Shakespeare and his first audiences shared. It is wonderful - as is the much enjoyed and highly esteemed Neil MacGregor.
Elf M via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 05/01/12
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I have listened to the 100 Objects podcasts at least three times through. I am so glad to have Neils' voice back! I wish other museums would follow his lead and discuss their collections in this format it makes subsequent visits so much more rewarding.Read full review »
Henry89 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 04/13/12
This podcast will give you a wonderful insight into the world Shakespeare lived in and how this was reflected in the plays he wrote. I intend to listen to the series again.
Miriam Ham via Apple Podcasts · New Zealand · 07/08/19
Wonderfully imaginative way of setting the context for Shakespeare's plays - what was going on at the time of their writing and performing, how the audiences will have understood Shakespeare's references and metaphorical expressions in terms of contemporary political and religious events....Read full review »
Just look up via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 04/19/12
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