David Womersley
Thomas Warton Professor of English Literature at the University of Oxford and eminent literary critic; author of Thinking Through Shakespeare (Princeton UP, 2026) and editor of Penguin Classics editions of Gibbon and Hume.
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Apr 28, 2026 • 1h 1min
David Womersley, "Thinking Through Shakespeare" (Princeton UP, 2026)
David Womersley, Thomas Warton Professor at Oxford and noted literary critic, discusses his new book Thinking Through Shakespeare. He explores how four plays probe identity, civilization versus barbarism, political and religious power, and means versus ends. Short, lively reflections show why Shakespeare keeps prompting us to think through enduring human dilemmas.
Apr 28, 2026 • 1h 1min
David Womersley, "Thinking Through Shakespeare" (Princeton UP, 2026)
David Womersley, Thomas Warton Professor of English Literature at Oxford and noted critic, discusses his book Thinking Through Shakespeare. He explores how four tragedies probe perennial human problems. Short, sharp takes examine identity, civilization versus barbarism, political and religious authority, and means versus ends. The conversation shows Shakespeare as a forensic thinker who invites ongoing debate.
