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Shakespeare is very good at identifying the element in the source that makes sense of the whole story. And then he throws it away. And by making it opaque, he makes you think, what? Why is this happening?
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Tell us about your theory about how the death of his son, Hamlet, and his processing of that eventually engendered Hamlet.
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He cut something open in his side, took something out of himself and put it in Shakespeare was not interested in dying at 30 years old, starving to death in a garret. So he bought a significant share in the corporation and he also was part owner of the physical theater itself.
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The Surprising Source of Shakespeare’s Inspiration | Stephen Greenblatt

An interview with Stephen Greenblatt on Shakespeare's Creative Inspirations
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Nov 30, 2024
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Companion lectures and interviews:

  • Lecture on Shakespeare's Julius Caesar

  • Stephen Greenblatt on Shakespeare's social ambition:

  • Stephen Greenblatt on Shakespeare’s views on love:

Professor Greenblatt's book:

  • Will in the World: How Shakespeare Became Shakespeare, Amazon (affiliate)

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SPEAKER 2
He cut something open in his side, took something out of himself and put it in Shakespeare was not interested in dying at 30 years old, starving to death in a garret. So he bought a significant share in the corporation and he also was part owner of the physical theater itself.