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Book of the Week 1606: William Shakespeare and the Year of Lear Episodes

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  1. Union

    5/5 King James's quest for the union of England and Scotland is not easily resolved.

  2. Religion

    4/5 Religious tensions come to the fore, aided by the king's demand for an oath of allegiance.

  3. Plague

    3/5 An outbreak of the plague threatens the livelihood of Shakespeare when the theatres close.

  4. The Gunpowder Plot

    2/5 The impact of the Gunpowder Plot of late 1605 has implications for playwrights.

  5. The Theatre

    1/5 In 1606, Shakespeare was writing for a royal family hungry for new entertainment.