Stephen Greenblatt – Will in the World | Episode 5

At 40, the Bard meditates on old age. Reconstructing the life, work and era of William Shakespeare. Read by Toby Stephens.

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Stephen Greenblatt - Will in the World | Episode 1

Stephen Greenblatt - Will in the World | Episode 1

2005 | 13'49''

Stephen Greenblatt's reconstruction of Shakespeare's life and era. Read by Toby Stephens.

Stephen Greenblatt - Will in the World | Episode 2

Stephen Greenblatt - Will in the World | Episode 2

2005 | 13'53''

The Bard leaves the family for London. Stephen Greenblatt's reconstruction of Shakespeare's life and era. Read by Toby Ste...

Stephen Greenblatt - Will in the World | Episode 3

Stephen Greenblatt - Will in the World | Episode 3

2005 | 13'39''

The Bard finds his feet in London. Stephen Greenblatt's reconstruction of Shakespeare's life and era. Read by Toby Stephens.

Stephen Greenblatt - Will in the World | Episode 4

Stephen Greenblatt - Will in the World | Episode 4

2005 | 14'00''

The Bard faces the death of his son. Stephen Greenblatt's reconstruction of Shakespeare's life and era. Read by Toby Steph...

Stephen Greenblatt - Will in the World | Episode 5

Stephen Greenblatt - Will in the World | Episode 5

2005 | 13'56''

At 40, the Bard meditates on old age. Reconstructing the life, work and era of William Shakespeare. Read by Toby Stephens.
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