104. The Tragedy of Macbeth by William Shakespeare and pairings for theatrical, political, or fantastical readers
Today, Chelsey and Sara discuss Shakespeare\u2019s The Tragedy of Macbeth. It\u2019s been awhile since we discussed a Shakespeare play and we\u2019re thrilled to be back with the Bard for spooky season to chat about witches, ghosts, murder, and betrayal. Take a listen to hear us discuss why Macbeth feels different from other tragedies, the way staging decisions can impact the meaning of this play, and how much of this story is inspired by the real King James I\u2019s fears and paranoias. We also touch on what we actually admire about the Macbeths\u2019 marriage and just how much Game of Thrones owes to the Scottish Play. For today\u2019s pairings we have a Macbeth retelling set in Appalachia, two tales of things gone wrong in the theater, plus a modern classic, an epic fantasy novel, and a quiet meditation on the power of prophecy. This episode is great for Shakespeare lovers as well as readers less familiar with his works.
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Listen to Our Pairings: [51:35]
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Chelsey:
If We Were Villains by M.L. Rio
The Rage of Dragons by Evan Winter
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Sara:
The Talented Mr. Ripley by Patricia Highsmith\xa0
The Immortalists by Chloe Benjamin
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