The Brilliance of William Shakespeare - James Shapiro [2014] | Intelligence Squared

In this excerpt from our 2014 discussion, 'Shakespeare vs Milton: The Kings of English Literature,' author James Shapiro passionately argues why Shakespeare surpasses Milton in literary greatness. Infusing his presentation with insights and humour, Shapiro concludes with a captivating performance from one of Shakespeare's masterpieces. What are your perspectives on the literary contributions of William Shakespeare, and do you believe he truly stands superior to John Milton? Share your thoughts and opinions in the comment section below! See the full session here:    • Shakespeare vs Milton: The Kings of Englis...   Want to see more videos and virtual events? ✅ Subscribe to this channel and turn on notifications: https://www.youtube.com/user/iqsquare... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Intelligence Squared has established itself as the leading forum for live, agenda-setting debates, talks and discussions around the world. Our aim is to promote a global conversation that enables people to make informed decisions about the issues that matter, in the company of the world's greatest minds and orators. Follow Intelligence Squared on: 👉 Facebook page:   / intelligence2   👉 Twitter page:   / intelligence2   📌 Website: https://www.intelligencesquared.com/ #shakespeare #theatre #literature #jamesshapiro #intelligencesquared #intelligencesquaredplus #iq2