TLF ID M017697
Ben Jonson, a 17th-century playwright and critic, said of Shakespeare that 'a great poet is not just born, but made'. Enjoy this discussion between Phillip Adams and John Bell, Australian actor and director of the Bell Shakespeare company. They explore soliloquies, authorship and why Shakespeare came to be considered the greatest writer in the English language. If you like this clip, listen to the full ABC RN documentary by clicking 'Download Audio' at this link: http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/latenightlive/john-bell-on-shakespeare/3816434