Published Sep 22, 2022
Shakespeare's English
Gary Arndt delves into the fascinating evolution of the English language, examining the transition from Shakespearean complexities to modern simplicity. He illuminates how changes in pronouns like 'thou' and 'ye' have streamlined grammatical structures, balancing loss in precision with increased accessibility.
Topics covered
Popular Clips
Episode Highlights
Related Episodes
Shakespeare’s English (Encore)
Answers 383 questionsThe Origin of Words and Phrases: Shakespeare Edition
Answers 383 questionsThe History of the English Language
Answers 383 questionsDid Shakespeare Write the Works of Shakespeare?
Answers 383 questionsShibboleths
Answers 383 questionsThe French Origins of English
Answers 383 questionsDid Shakespeare Write the Works of Shakespeare? (Encore)
Answers 383 questionsThe Origin of Words and Phrases: Volume 1
Answers 383 questionsThe Chinese Language(s)
Answers 383 questionsCitizenship
Answers 383 questionsThe Oxford English Dictionary (Encore)
Answers 383 questionsThe Origin of Words and Phrases: Common Idioms
Answers 383 questionsThe English Longbow
Answers 383 questionsThe Oxford English Dictionary
Answers 383 questionsPunctuation Marks
Answers 383 questions