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Radio National: Was Shakespeare psychic, or just a smart guy?

Audio Radio National: Was Shakespeare psychic, or just a smart guy?

TLF ID M017698

Shakespeare's plays are strangely relevant to today's world. Could he see what the world would be like 400 years into the future, or is it just that humans haven't changed much? Hear Phillip Adams and John Bell (actor and director of the Bell Shakespeare company) discussing Shakespeare's enduring relevance, as well as his approach to female characters. 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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9; 10

Topics Aboriginal English literature Regional literature Literary criticism Beliefs Literary devices History Culture Literature Attitudes Elizabethan theatre Reasoning Social settings (Narratives) Language conventions Narratives Personal responses Reviewing (Texts) Text purpose
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  • English

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  • Name: Australian Broadcasting Corporation
  • Organization: Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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  • URL: http://www.abc.net.au
  • Name: Education Services Australia
  • Organization: Education Services Australia
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  • Address: VIC, AUSTRALIA
  • URL: http://www.esa.edu.au/
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  • Name: Australian Broadcasting Corporation
  • Organization: Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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  • Address: AUSTRALIA
  • URL: www.esa.edu.au
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