by CCash | Feb 24, 2025 | Detailed Show Notes
In Shakespeare’s Hamlet, Fortinbras orders an elaborate military funeral for Hamlet. I’ve read that Sir Philip Sydney’s actual funeral in 1587 might have been the inspiration behind this scene in the play. Portrait of Sir Philip Sidney, After Antonis Mor (1519–1575)...
by CCash | Feb 24, 2025 | Blog, Podcast Episodes
With all the death in Shakespeare’s works, you may not be shocked that the word “Funeral” comes up in Shakespeare’s plays over 20 times, but what is surprising is that funeral ceremonies are used by Shakespeare in multiple plays to serve a specific role, almost a...
by CCash | Jan 4, 2021 | Blog, Podcast Episodes
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by CCash | Oct 28, 2019 | Blog
One of the ways we fund the podcast is through affiliate links. If you purchase these items through our links, we make a commission. This, and all the posts here on our website, may contain such affiliate links. Welcome to Episode #80 of That Shakespeare Life, the...
by CCash | Jul 22, 2019 | Blog
One of the ways we fund the podcast is through affiliate links to books, products, and resources. If you purchase these items through our links, we make a commission. This, and all the posts here on our website, may contain such affiliate links. Welcome to Episode #66...
