Darren Freebury-Jones
@freeburian.bsky.social
FRHistS. Author. Public speaker. Shakespeare scholar. General Ed: Collected Plays of Robert Greene. Associate Ed: Collected Works of Thomas Kyd. Welsh.
https://darrenfj.wordpress.com/2017/11/24/darren-freebury-jones-publications/
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Excited to share a draft of the cover for the paperback version of SHAKESPEARE'S BORROWED FEATHERS.
I have been delighted at the public and scholarly engagement with this book and look forward to reaching new readers in paperback form!
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I have been delighted at the public and scholarly engagement with this book and look forward to reaching new readers in paperback form!
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The latest issue of TEACHING SHAKESPEARE is a cracker.
Very pleased to be in such excellent company with an article on teaching ROMEO AND JULIET.
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Very pleased to be in such excellent company with an article on teaching ROMEO AND JULIET.
www.britishshakespeare.ws/education/te...
November 6, 2025 at 10:40 AM
The latest issue of TEACHING SHAKESPEARE is a cracker.
Very pleased to be in such excellent company with an article on teaching ROMEO AND JULIET.
www.britishshakespeare.ws/education/te...
Very pleased to be in such excellent company with an article on teaching ROMEO AND JULIET.
www.britishshakespeare.ws/education/te...
Happy Halloween, folks!
In the first episode of our brand new #YouTube series 'Shakespeare and Friends', Rachel Aanstad and I ponder the question: 'Did Shakespeare's Audiences Believe in Ghosts?'
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In the first episode of our brand new #YouTube series 'Shakespeare and Friends', Rachel Aanstad and I ponder the question: 'Did Shakespeare's Audiences Believe in Ghosts?'
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Did Shakespeare's Audiences Believe in Ghosts?
YouTube video by Shakespeare & Friends
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October 31, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Happy Halloween, folks!
In the first episode of our brand new #YouTube series 'Shakespeare and Friends', Rachel Aanstad and I ponder the question: 'Did Shakespeare's Audiences Believe in Ghosts?'
youtu.be/Br4N4RA0j_s?...
In the first episode of our brand new #YouTube series 'Shakespeare and Friends', Rachel Aanstad and I ponder the question: 'Did Shakespeare's Audiences Believe in Ghosts?'
youtu.be/Br4N4RA0j_s?...
A fabulous evening speaking to the Shipston Literary Society on the topic of 'Shakespeare and the Supernatural'. What a lovely audience!
October 29, 2025 at 11:20 PM
A fabulous evening speaking to the Shipston Literary Society on the topic of 'Shakespeare and the Supernatural'. What a lovely audience!
The paperback of SHAKESPEARE'S BORROWED FEATHERS is now on Google Books. I love what Manchester UP have done with the cover!
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Shakespeare's Borrowed Feathers
A fascinating exploration of the early modern authors who helped to shape Shakespeare's beloved plays. Shakespeare's plays have influenced generations of writers, but who were the early modern playwr...
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October 29, 2025 at 1:24 PM
The paperback of SHAKESPEARE'S BORROWED FEATHERS is now on Google Books. I love what Manchester UP have done with the cover!
www.google.co.uk/books/editio...
www.google.co.uk/books/editio...
With self-professed lofty (maniacal?) ambitions of being to Shakespeare and Halloween what Cliff Richard is to Christmas, I am really looking forward to giving a talk on 'Supernatural Shakespeare' tomorrow evening.
October 28, 2025 at 4:44 PM
With self-professed lofty (maniacal?) ambitions of being to Shakespeare and Halloween what Cliff Richard is to Christmas, I am really looking forward to giving a talk on 'Supernatural Shakespeare' tomorrow evening.
Just published!
I had great fun discussing the historical and theatrical context behind the 1998 movie SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE for IF IT AIN'T BAROQUE podcast.
Shakespeare in Love (1998) wit…–If It Ain't Baroque... – Apple Podcasts share.google/29NlmwNmTs7N...
I had great fun discussing the historical and theatrical context behind the 1998 movie SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE for IF IT AIN'T BAROQUE podcast.
Shakespeare in Love (1998) wit…–If It Ain't Baroque... – Apple Podcasts share.google/29NlmwNmTs7N...
Shakespeare in Love (1998) with Darren Freebury-Jones
Podcast Episode · If It Ain't Baroque... · 27/10/2025 · 41m
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October 27, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Just published!
I had great fun discussing the historical and theatrical context behind the 1998 movie SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE for IF IT AIN'T BAROQUE podcast.
Shakespeare in Love (1998) wit…–If It Ain't Baroque... – Apple Podcasts share.google/29NlmwNmTs7N...
I had great fun discussing the historical and theatrical context behind the 1998 movie SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE for IF IT AIN'T BAROQUE podcast.
Shakespeare in Love (1998) wit…–If It Ain't Baroque... – Apple Podcasts share.google/29NlmwNmTs7N...
An enjoyable rant, this.
"Why William Shakespeare was wrong about wildlife in the UK | Eastern Daily Press" share.google/lOkPK3SYS0ab...
"Why William Shakespeare was wrong about wildlife in the UK | Eastern Daily Press" share.google/lOkPK3SYS0ab...
Shakespeare wouldn't pass a GCSE in natural history
The Bard got it wrong about hedgehogs, adders and newts, says our columnist
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October 26, 2025 at 9:10 PM
An enjoyable rant, this.
"Why William Shakespeare was wrong about wildlife in the UK | Eastern Daily Press" share.google/lOkPK3SYS0ab...
"Why William Shakespeare was wrong about wildlife in the UK | Eastern Daily Press" share.google/lOkPK3SYS0ab...
Turned 37 today.
This is the birthday card I never knew I needed.
This is the birthday card I never knew I needed.
October 23, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Turned 37 today.
This is the birthday card I never knew I needed.
This is the birthday card I never knew I needed.
I am beyond delighted to share the very first episode of my new #YouTube series co-hosted with fellow author Rachel Aanstad, SHAKESPEARE AND FRIENDS!
In this episode, we engage with the question: 'Did Shakespeare's audiences believe in ghosts?' 👻 🗡 😈
youtu.be/Br4N4RA0j_s?...
In this episode, we engage with the question: 'Did Shakespeare's audiences believe in ghosts?' 👻 🗡 😈
youtu.be/Br4N4RA0j_s?...
October 22, 2025 at 7:53 PM
I am beyond delighted to share the very first episode of my new #YouTube series co-hosted with fellow author Rachel Aanstad, SHAKESPEARE AND FRIENDS!
In this episode, we engage with the question: 'Did Shakespeare's audiences believe in ghosts?' 👻 🗡 😈
youtu.be/Br4N4RA0j_s?...
In this episode, we engage with the question: 'Did Shakespeare's audiences believe in ghosts?' 👻 🗡 😈
youtu.be/Br4N4RA0j_s?...
Devilish fun running an online session for students of Christopher Marlowe's DOCTOR FAUSTUS today.
Email darren_f.j@hotmail.co.uk for further information.
Email darren_f.j@hotmail.co.uk for further information.
October 22, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Devilish fun running an online session for students of Christopher Marlowe's DOCTOR FAUSTUS today.
Email darren_f.j@hotmail.co.uk for further information.
Email darren_f.j@hotmail.co.uk for further information.
20% off @routledgebooks including my very own READING ROBERT GREENE: RECOVERING SHAKESPEARE'S RIVAL
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Reading Robert Greene: Recovering Shakespeare’s Rival
Robert Greene holds a significant place in our understanding of Elizabethan literature. This book offers the most rigorous attempt yet undertaken to determine the scope of the playwright’s canon throu...
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October 18, 2025 at 11:08 AM
20% off @routledgebooks including my very own READING ROBERT GREENE: RECOVERING SHAKESPEARE'S RIVAL
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If you're in the Cardiff area, I'm giving two talks for the CLASSICAL EDUCATION FORUM, one on Shakespeare and the Supernatural on 30th October, and an extended talk on my book SHAKESPEARE'S BORROWED FEATHERS in December:
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Literature - Classical Education Forum
Literature adult education courses in Cardiff, South Wales at Classical Education Forum. Extend your mind through weekly lectures, day schools and trips.
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October 17, 2025 at 10:06 AM
If you're in the Cardiff area, I'm giving two talks for the CLASSICAL EDUCATION FORUM, one on Shakespeare and the Supernatural on 30th October, and an extended talk on my book SHAKESPEARE'S BORROWED FEATHERS in December:
classicaleducationforum.co.uk/literature-c...
classicaleducationforum.co.uk/literature-c...
Any recommendations on books and articles about early modern fairies/fairies in Shakespeare, folks?
October 16, 2025 at 6:59 AM
Any recommendations on books and articles about early modern fairies/fairies in Shakespeare, folks?
New arrival.
October 15, 2025 at 12:20 PM
New arrival.
worse than e'er I was
October 13, 2025 at 5:25 PM
worse than e'er I was
My next in-person talk is for the Shipston Literary Society.
2025-10-29
Supernatural Shakespeare – the witches, ghosts, and fairies in his plays.
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2025-10-29
Supernatural Shakespeare – the witches, ghosts, and fairies in his plays.
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Shipston Literary Society - Shipston Town Council
Supernatural Shakespeare – the witches, ghosts, and fairies in his plays There’s sometimes the misconception that the Society is a book club. It’s not. We’re a friendly group who enjoy listening to in...
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October 12, 2025 at 7:27 AM
My next in-person talk is for the Shipston Literary Society.
2025-10-29
Supernatural Shakespeare – the witches, ghosts, and fairies in his plays.
share.google/4DhocEW4EjzZ...
2025-10-29
Supernatural Shakespeare – the witches, ghosts, and fairies in his plays.
share.google/4DhocEW4EjzZ...
