EPISODE · Mar 3, 2026 · 25 MIN
009 - Section 9
from Elizabethan Demonology · host Thomas Alfred Spalding
Dive into the intriguing world of Elizabethan demonology with this insightful essay that explores the pervasive belief in the existence of devils and their powers during the Reformation and the subsequent period. With a special focus on the works of Shakespeare, this essay expands on two significant papers presented to the New Shakespeare Society in 1877 and 1878, titled The Witches in Macbeth and The Demonology of Shakespeare. Drawing from the Globe Edition, Thomas Alfred Spalding delves into the fascinating interplay between literature and the supernatural, offering a compelling glimpse into how these beliefs influenced one of historys greatest playwrights.
What this episode covers
Dive into the intriguing world of Elizabethan demonology with this insightful essay that explores the pervasive belief in the existence of devils and their powers during the Reformation and the subsequent period. With a special focus on the works of Shakespeare, this essay expands on two significant papers presented to the New Shakespeare Society in 1877 and 1878, titled The Witches in Macbeth and The Demonology of Shakespeare. Drawing from the Globe Edition, Thomas Alfred Spalding delves into the fascinating interplay between literature and the supernatural, offering a compelling glimpse into how these beliefs influenced one of historys greatest playwrights.
NOW PLAYING
009 - Section 9
No transcript for this episode yet
Similar Episodes
Jun 26, 2026 ·96m
Jun 23, 2026 ·69m
Jun 19, 2026 ·65m
Jun 16, 2026 ·59m
Jun 12, 2026 ·56m
Jun 10, 2026 ·20m