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Samuel Pepys thought Romeo and Juliet ‘the worst [play] that ever I heard in my life’. Today it’s studied each year by thousands of students and holds the stage in playhouses across the world. What is it that determines our ranking of Shakespeare’s works, as both individuals and as a nation? What happens when the circle of popularity shrinks to encompass a mere handful of plays, studied by all at school and regularly enjoyed at the theatre? And does the incredible shrinking canon matter? A lecture by Will Tosh This event is also available to watch live online. To register, visit: Shakespeare and the Shrinking Canon | Gresham College Gresham College has offered free public lectures for over 400 years, thanks to the generosity of our supporters. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to learn from some of the greatest minds. To support Gresham College's mission, please consider making a donation: Donate Today | Gresham College

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