The Hatch and Brood of Time is a column on the place of William Shakespeare in history, his works, and their interpretations. Along with providing insight into the cultures of Elizabethan and Jacobean England, Shakespeare’s works have inspired innovation over centuries and fields, from the shaping of modern cryptography to the naming of Uranus’s moons. The Hatch and Brood of Time examines how Shakespeare has influenced and reflected history, revealing his multifaceted impact on the present day.
Volume 14: January 11, 2021William Henry Ireland's ForgeriesBy London Johns In 1796, a newly-discovered Shakespeare play, Vortigern and Rowena, appeared onstage in London. At first, the audience watched quietly, expecting a play to rival King...
Volume 13: January 4, 2021 Inviting the Devil to the StageBy London Johns In Act...
Volume 12: December 14, 2020 Ophelia's DistractionBy London Johns In Act IV, Scene 5 of...
Volume 11: December 7, 2020John Shakespeare the Wool DealerBy London JohnsWhat is known about William...
The Hatch and Brood of Time Volume 10: November 30, 2020By London Johns Newstok, Scott....
The Hatch and Brood of Time Volume 9: November 23, 2020 By London Johns There...
The Hatch and Brood of TimeVolume 8: November 16, 2020 By London Johns Music is...