Shakespeare scholar and literary historian James Shapiro argues that 1606 was one hell of a year. It was tumultuous for England and highly productive for the Bard.

1606: William Shakespeare and the year of Lear

Books and Arts explores the many worlds of performance, writing, music and visual arts, and features interviews with local and international authors and artists.

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Books and Arts explores the many worlds of performance, writing, music and visual arts, and features interviews with local and international authors and artists.

Books and Arts&nbsp;explores the many worlds of performance, writing, music and visual arts, and features interviews with local and international authors and artists.

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