Iambic pentameter gets taught as Shakespeare’s most prominent meter, and we are told it is important. But why is iambic pentameter so historical? Susan Dalzell joins us today to explore the history of iambic pentameter, and help us learn exactly why Shakespeare used this particular rhyme scheme in his plays.

Episode 35: Why Shakespeare Used Iambic Pentameter with Susan Dalzell

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Hosted by Cassidy Cash, That Shakespeare Life takes you behind the curtain and into the real life of William Shakespeare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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