William Shakespeare

This week Evelyn Funda continues her conversation with Shakespeare scholar Phebe Jensen on herbal subtexts, or beliefs, that Shakespeare's audience might have already known as they experienced a performance of his plays.

Evelyn Funda continues her discussion with Phebe Jensen, a Shakespearean scholar. This week they explore spices and herbs in the use of medicine.

Evelyn Funda continues the ongoing series on spices with Phebe Jensen, USU Professor Emeritus in English and notable Shakespearean scholar. They explore Shakespeare as a botanist and references in his works of the natural world.

William Shakespeare wrote his plays more than 400 years ago. They’re still being performed today, along with adaptations in film and opera and more. On this episode, we explore why.