Why did a riot start over Shakespeare?

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Society & Culture, History

4.2 • 24.1K Ratings

🗓️ 5 January 2011

⏱️ 29 minutes

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As one of the most influential writers in the English language, Shakespeare is typically associated with cultural sophistication rather than violent bouts of near-anarchy. But this wasn't the case during the Astor Place Riot. Tune in to learn more.

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