The Classic English Literature Podcast
Shakespeare: The Narrative Poems
While most people know Shakespeare as a playwright, he saw himself as a poet in the quite traditional sense. Today, we'll look at his two major narrative poems: Venus and Adonis and The Rape of Lucrece.
clip from "Mrs. Robinson" by Paul Simon; perf. by Simon and Garfunkel. 1968. Taken from We Got Good at It: A Wrecking Crew Anthology 1962-1971. The Internet Archive.
The Silver King's War is a series of World War II plays (The Silver King, Marauder Men,...
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While most people know Shakespeare as a playwright, he saw himself as a poet in the quite traditional sense. Today, we'll look at his two major narrative poems: Venus and Adonis and The Rape of Lucrece.
clip from "Mrs. Robinson" by Paul Simon; perf. by Simon and Garfunkel. 1968. Taken from We Got Good at It: A Wrecking Crew Anthology 1962-1971. The Internet Archive.
The Silver King's War is a series of World War II plays (The Silver King, Marauder Men,...
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
The Happy Writer with Marissa MeyerListen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
Please like, subscribe, and rate the podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google, or wherever you listen. Thank you!
Email: classicenglishliterature@gmail.com
Follow me on Instagram, Facebook, Tik Tok, and YouTube.
If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting it with a small donation. Click the "Support the Show" button. So grateful!
Podcast Theme Music: "Rejoice" by G.F. Handel, perf. The Advent Chamber Orchestra
Subcast Theme Music: "Sons of the Brave" by Thomas Bidgood, perf. The Band of the Irish Guards
Sound effects and incidental music: Freesounds.org
My thanks and appreciation to all the generous providers!