Shakespeare Closely Read

By Mark Naftel

Full readings of Shakespeare's plays and other works in the public domain along with comments and text analysis. A podcast for lovers of beautiful thoughts and words!... more

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The podcast currently has 130 episodes available.

Shakespeare Closely Read episodes:

December 06, 2021 30. Henry IV Part 1 - Were't not for laughing, I should pity him
Prince Hal and Poins rob Falstaff and the other robbers. Hotspur's plot against King Henry proceeds.
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30min
December 02, 2021 29. Henry IV Part 1 - will I imitate the sun
Prince Hal's first great speech. Double robbery at Gadshill planned. A plot against King Henry.
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30min
December 01, 2021 28. Christmas Carol - God bless us every one!
The Ghost of Christmas Present continues through London. We meet the Cratchits. Scrooge responds to Tiny Tim; the Ghost throws Scrooge's words back at him.
Links from Margaret about the Cratchits' ribbons and Christmas pudding:
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November 29, 2021 27. Henry IV Part 1 begins - See riot and dishonor stain the brow Of my young Harry
Henry IV's plan to lead a Crusade is disrupted by internal strife. We meet Prince Hal and Falstaff.
Video of the play can be currently found at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3hItvO_Tpb4
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November 25, 2021 26. Richard II concludes - Mount, mount my soul. Thy seat is on high
King Henry pardons Aumerle, but has other rebels beheaded. Richard is murdered by Exton. The play ends and the stage is set for Henry IV Part 1.
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22min
November 24, 2021 25. Christmas Carol 4 - Come in and know me better, man!
Scrooge relives the wonderful Christmas party of Mr. Fezziwig and breaks up with his fiancee. We meet the Ghost of Christmas Present.
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30min
November 24, 2021 24. Christmas Carol 3 - I should like to have given him something
Marley's ghost departs promising that Scrooge will be visited by three spirits. We meet the ghost of Christmas past - Scrooge's past.
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30min
November 22, 2021 23. Richard II - Once more, Adieu! The rest let sorrow say.
Richard completes his abdication. Bolingbroke prepares his coronation. Richard is imprisoned and his queen is exiled to France. We hear of Bolingbroke's son, Prince Hal.
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30min
November 18, 2021 22. Richard II - Bolingbroke hath seized the wasteful king
Richard surrenders to Bolingbroke. He initially states loyalty to Richard, but proceeds immediately to seize the crown.
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30min
November 17, 2021 21. Bonus Christmas Carol - Marley's Ghost
Scrooge goes home on Christmas Eve night and meets the ghost of his old partner, Jacob Marley.
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30min

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How many episodes does Shakespeare Closely Read have?

The podcast currently has 130 episodes available.

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