This conversation is also available on YouTube under the search term, 'Speaking of Shakespeare.'  Aaron Pratt studied the early modern period with a cadre of fine scholars first at Ohio State University and then at Yale University. He is currently the Carl & Lily Pforzheimer Curator of Early Books & Manuscripts, Harry Ransom Center at the University of Texas, Austin.  Aaron describe the center and its holdings and also discussed his scholarly approaches to evaluating the public reception and impact of early books and manuscripts within the context of the times they appeared. He also speaks on early modern drama, Shakespeare, and 16th and 17th century religious editions.