Shakespeare in Italy

Francesco da Mosto takes to the Italian road again in search of Shakespeare in Italy. From Romeo and Juliet to the jealousy of Othello, Shakespeare used the land of love to tell his most passionate stories. Along the way, Francesco adds some insights of his own, unearths fascinating facts, and revels in claims that not only did Shakespeare visit Italy, but was actually born in Sicily.

Francesco da Mosto takes a look at Italy as a land of adventure and ambition, where fortunes are made and battles are fought. Beginning in Venice, he considers how his hometown struck Shakespeare as the perfect setting for The Merchant of Venice. Heading south to Rome, he discusses the great Roman plays Julius Caesar and Antony and Cleopatra. Finally, he visits the magical setting for The Tempest.