S.2 E.2 Classics and Early Modern Theatre with Elle Jones

Ever wondered why William Shakspeare was so obsessed with classical mythology and ancient history? He wasn't alone! In this week's podcast episode Jean is joined by Elle Jones, classics and theatre enthusiast, to talk all about the classical influences abundant throughout early modern theatre; from Shakspeare to Christopher Marlow; from Greek mythology to Roman history; Elle knows it all! Check out Elle on instagram and Twitter @ellefjones Twitter: http://twitter.com/ellefjones Instagram: http://instagram.com/ellefjones And follow the podcast on twitter @thatsancient Twitter: http://twitter.com/thatsancient Books Mentioned: The Iliad by Homer: https://amzn.to/2z5T7ph Doctor Faustus by Christopher Marlowe: https://amzn.to/2z4iQOL Dido, Queen of Carthage by Christopher Marlowe: https://amzn.to/2z66h5I Troilus and Cressida by William Shakspeare: https://amzn.to/2zNIIhl Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakspeare: https://amzn.to/2JWd0TU Titus Andronicus by William Shakespeare: https://amzn.to/2QyxwfN Macbeth by William Shakspeare: https://amzn.to/2ODXuga Romeo and Juliet by William Shakspeare: https://amzn.to/2z5d3IJ 'Tis Pity She's a Whore by John Ford: https://amzn.to/2Dh4Own Whoso List to Hunt, I Know Where Is An Hind (poem) by Thomas Wyatt The Duchess of Malfi by John Webster: https://amzn.to/2zJtrhS The Witch of Edmonton: https://amzn.to/2PkWaEe The Tale of Troy by Roger Lancelyn Green: https://amzn.to/2JV0mV7