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Ruth Pennebaker

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The Bard and the Human Condition

September 23, 2008 by Ruth Pennebaker

Shakespeare soothes the soul and sharpens the mind For decades, David B. Cohen pored over the plays and sonnets of William Shakespeare. He repeatedly read and enjoyed live and recorded performances of the great writer’s works. The professor of psychology at The University of Texas at Austin recognized themes and insights in Shakespeare’s writing he […]

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