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  • Narrated by: William Irvine
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Summary

William Shakespeare is one of the most recognizable names in the world. Regardless of country, language, age, or gender, people are familiar with the Bard’s work and his contributions to literature, theater, art, and music. His genius was so evident that he became famous and respected throughout England in his own lifetime, eventually earning the attention and patronage of the king himself.

Inside you will hear about....

  • "A Legend Is Born"
  • "The Lost Years"
  • "Early Career"
  • "The Golden Years"
  • "Poetic Works"
  • "The Death of William Shakespeare"
  • And much more!

From his humble birth to his sudden death, William Shakespeare’s life is traced through the theatrical legacy he left behind.
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