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Shakespearean Insights

Shakespearean Insights: Shakespeare’s Words

By Jason King Jones
Published July 3, 2026 at 8:37 AM EDT
The third and last page of William Shakespeare's will, written in secretary hand.
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The third and last page of William Shakespeare's will, written in secretary hand.

Jason King Jones looks at Shakespeare’s massive vocabulary, how many words appear across his works, and why the Bard is still credited with helping shape the English language.

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Jason King Jones
Jason King Jones is the host of Shakespearean Insights on WDIY. He is the Artistic Director of the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival.
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