Guest Bio
Dr Darren Freebury-Jones is author of the monographs: Reading Robert Greene: Recovering Shakespeare’s Rival (Routledge), Shakespeare’s Tutor: The Influence of Thomas Kyd (Manchester University Press), and Shakespeare’s Borrowed Feathers (Manchester University Press). He is Associate Editor for the first critical edition of The Collected Works of Thomas Kyd since 1901 (Boydell and Brewer). He has also investigated the boundaries of John Marston’s dramatic corpus as part of the Oxford Marston project and is General Editor for The Collected Plays of Robert Greene (Edinburgh University Press). His findings on the works of Shakespeare and his contemporaries have been discussed in national newspapers such as The Times, The Guardian, The Telegraph, The Observer, and The Independent as well as BBC Radio. His debut poetry collection, Rambling (Broken Sleep Books), was published in 2024. In 2023 he was elected a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society in recognition of his contributions to historical scholarship.
Episode Summary
Today, we have the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Darren Freebury-Jones about his fascinating new book, Shakespeare’s Borrowed Feathers. Darren shares his insights on Shakespeare’s interactions with contemporary playwrights and how these relationships influenced his work.
We also dive into the vibrant world of 16th-century London, exploring the bustling city that inspired so many legendary plays. Darren discusses the collaborative nature of playwriting during this period, the pressures of theatrical production, and the dynamic interplay between Shakespeare and his peers.
Join us as we uncover the lesser-known influences that shaped the works of the world’s greatest playwright. Don’t miss this enlightening discussion!
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