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Jan 5, 2011 26 min

Why did a riot start over Shakespeare?

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As one of the most influential writers in the English language, Shakespeare is typically associated with cultural sophistication rather than violent bouts of near-anarchy. But this wasn't the case during the Astor Place Riot. Tune in to learn more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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