Bite-Sized Shakespeare

Emma & Jessica
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Have you ever felt intimidated by Shakespeare? Have you thought it was another language? What's iambic pentameter anyway? If you've had these questions, then this is the podcast for you! Emma and Jess make Shakespeare digestible by breaking up the plays into bite-sized pieces. Come learn with us as we talk about each of Shakespeare's plays and their main themes - with a few laughs along the way.

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  1. 11.04.2022

    Hamlet Pt. 1

    Fly off to Denmark and explore Emma's favorite play: Hamlet! This week, Emma and Jess talk about the play in which Shakespeare wrote some of his most famous lines, and that is possibly the greatest work in English literature.  Content Warning: This episode contains talk of murder, suicide, abusive relationships, and general violence. Follow Us! Instagram: @bitesizedshakespeare Twitter: @biteshakespeare TikTok: @emandjesspodcasts Sources:  Babra, Neil, and William Shakespeare. Hamlet. Spark Publishing, 2020. “Hamlet: No Fear Translation.” Sparknotes, SparkNotes, https://www.sparknotes.com/nofear/shakespeare/hamlet/. Shakespeare, W. (2014). The Complete Works of William Shakespeare. Canterbury Classics/ Baker & Taylor Publishing Group. Shakespeare, William, et al. The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark. Simon & Schuster Paperbacks, 2012. The Complete Works of William Shakespeare. (n.d.). Retrieved March 7, 2022, from http://shakespeare.mit.edu/ Wells, Stanley, and Anjna Chouhan. The Shakespeare Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained. Dk Publishing, 2015.

    41 мин.

  2. 27.03.2022 ·  БОНУСНЫЙ КОНТЕНТ

    What is Iambic Pentameter?

    Welcome to the first Bite-Sized Bit, a mini episode dedicated to answering listener questions! This week, Emma talks about iambic pentameter and what it is in the context of Shakespeare's works.  Sources:  Jamieson, Lee. “How Shakespeare Uses Meter to Create Rhythm and Emotion.” ThoughtCo, ThoughtCo, 12 Aug. 2019, https://www.thoughtco.com/introducing-iambic-pentameter-2985082. TEDEducation, et al. Why Shakespeare Loved Iambic Pentameter. YouTube, YouTube, 27 Jan. 2015, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5lsuyUNu_4. Accessed 26 Mar. 2022. Follow Us! Insta: @bitesizedshakespeare Twitter: @BiteShakespeare TikTok: @emandjesspodcasts Questions, Comments, Concerns? Email us: emandjesspodcasts@gmail.com

    6 мин.

  3. 21.03.2022

    Romeo and Juliet Pt. 2

    In the second half of our deep dive into Shakespeare's romantic tragedy, we discover the woeful end for our lovers as well as contemplating how such sadness could have been avoided, the woes of misusing poison and Jess's deep hatred of Paris. Follow us! Insta: @bitesizedshakespeare Twitter: @BiteShakespeare TikTok: @emandjesspodcasts Questions, Comments, Concerns? email us: emandjesspodcasts@gmail.com The Complete Works of William Shakespeare. (n.d.). Retrieved March 7, 2022, from http://shakespeare.mit.edu/ Shakespeare, W. (2014). The Complete Works of William Shakespeare. Canterbury Classics/ Baker & Taylor Publishing Group. Wells, Stanley, and Anjna Chouhan. The Shakespeare Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained. Dk Publishing, 2015. Content Warnings: Mentions of Violence Suicide

    20 мин.

  4. 14.03.2022

    Romeo and Juliet Pt. 1

    Em and Jess dive into Verona, Italy in this weeks episode of Bite Sized Shakespeare. Join us as we explore the world of Romeo and Juliet filled with the woes and foes of lightning fast infatuation and a conflict brewing between two families. This week we'll be looking into the first 3 acts of William Shakespeare's beloved romantic tragedy and breaking it down into bite sized pieces. Follow us! Insta: @bitesizedshakespeare Twitter: @BiteShakespeare TikTok: @emandjesspodcasts Questions, Comments, Concerns? email us: emandjesspodcasts@gmail.com The Complete Works of William Shakespeare. (n.d.). Retrieved March 7, 2022, from http://shakespeare.mit.edu/ “Romeo and Juliet.” Sparknotes, SparkNotes, https://www.sparknotes.com/nofear/shakespeare/romeojuliet/. Shakespeare, W. (2014). The Complete Works of William Shakespeare. Canterbury Classics/ Baker & Taylor Publishing Group. Wells, Stanley, and Anjna Chouhan. The Shakespeare Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained. Dk Publishing, 2015. Trigger Warnings: Moments of Violence Mentions of Suicide Illusions to Sexual Content

    42 мин.

  5. 07.03.2022

    A Midsummer Night's Dream Pt. 2

    Return to the world of A Midsummer NIght's Dream with Em and Jess as they drag you back into lover's quarrels, magic spells and a play, that maybe wasn't meant to be performed in our epic conclusion of A Midsummer Night's Dream. Follow us! Insta: @bitesizedshakespeare Twitter: @BiteShakespeare TikTok: @emandjesspodcasts Questions, Comments, Concerns? email us: emandjesspodcasts@gmail.com The Complete Works of William Shakespeare. (n.d.). Retrieved March 7, 2022, from http://shakespeare.mit.edu/ Shakespeare, W. (2014). The Complete Works of William Shakespeare. Canterbury Classics/ Baker & Taylor Publishing Group. Wells, Stanley, and Anjna Chouhan. The Shakespeare Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained. Dk Publishing, 2015.

    35 мин.

  6. 28.02.2022

    A Midsummer Night's Dream Pt. 1

    Emma and Jessica dive into the world of A Midsummer Night's Dream, discussing the characters, major themes, and a summary of the play's first half. Discover lovers, fairies, and some pretty bad actors in our first-ever episode.

    28 мин.

  7. ТРЕЙЛЕР

    Prologue

    Emma and Jess introduce their brand-new podcast, welcoming you into Shakespeare's world, one bite at a time.

    1 мин.

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Have you ever felt intimidated by Shakespeare? Have you thought it was another language? What's iambic pentameter anyway? If you've had these questions, then this is the podcast for you! Emma and Jess make Shakespeare digestible by breaking up the plays into bite-sized pieces. Come learn with us as we talk about each of Shakespeare's plays and their main themes - with a few laughs along the way.

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    Emma & Jessica
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