Commercial Fishing in Shakespeare’s England

Commercial Fishing in Shakespeare’s England

Fishing comes up over 70 times in Shakespeare’s plays, including when Benedick says “Bait the hook well; this fish will bite.” in Much Ado About Nothing–and he’s not alone—from slippery metaphors to full-on fishing scenes, including actual Fishermen...
Fishing for Sport in Shakespeare’s England

Fishing for Sport in Shakespeare’s England

That Shakespeare Life is made available free to listen and without any commercials thanks to the support of listeners who sign up to be our patrons. Become a patron today: patreon.com/thatshakespearelife William Shakespeare mentions fish over 70 times in his plays...