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How did Shakespeare become the greatest playwright in the world? Harvard Professor Stephen Greenblatt tackles that question in his new biography of the bard. Will In The World has been nominated for a National Book Award. Hear Greenblatt and NPR's Steve Inskeep.

'Will in the World'
Will In The World
Will In The World

How Shakespeare Became Shakespeare

by Stephen Greenblatt

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Will In The World
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How Shakespeare Became Shakespeare
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Stephen Greenblatt

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