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Radio National: What makes Shakespeare so special anyway?

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Few literary figures are as widely revered as William Shakespeare. But just how did this glove-maker's son grow to become the greatest writer of the English language? Explore the extraordinary appeal of Shakespeare with John Bell, Australia's pre-eminent Shakespearean actor and director. If you like this clip, listen to the full ABC RN documentary by clicking 'Download Audio' at this link: http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/latenightlive/john-bell-on-shakespeare/3816434

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Topics Literary criticism Literary devices Culture Literature Attitudes Literary styles Elizabethan theatre Reasoning Social settings (Narratives) Language conventions Narratives Personal responses Reviewing (Texts) Text purpose

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English

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