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February 8, 2024 88 mins
English spelling largely reflects the state of the language in the late 1500s. In this episode, we look at one of the first English spelling books, and we explore several plays by William Shakespeare to examine the way he rhymed words. We also explore the way modern spellings reflect the pronunciation of words during the Elizabethan period. Works discussed in this episode include:King John - William ShakespeareRichard II - William ShakespeareThe English School-Maister - Edward CooteHaue With You to Saffron-Walden - Thomas NasheA Midsummer Night's Dream - William Shakespeare TRANSCRIPT: EPISODE 174
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