On this special episode we’re featuring a conversation from The History of Literature, the chart-topping books podcast from our friends at The Podglomerate. This show covers all of the classic literature you love, and even ones that you love to critique. Join host and book enthusiast Jacke Wilson for thoughtful conversations with expert guests that range from explorations of the longevity of The Illiad, to making the case for Persuasion being Jane Austen’s best novel.

In today’s episode, Jacke talks to English Shakespearean scholar Sir Stanley Wells about his new novel What Was Shakespeare Really Like? Plus, notable true crime author David Ellis stops by to discuss his choice for the last book he will ever read.

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