Episode · StarTalk Radio · 2021-07-23

Books mentioned on Zachary Quinto on Science Fiction, Star Trek, and Playing Spock

2 books · With Zachary Quinto · Watch on YouTube

Neil deGrasse Tyson discussed Hamlet by William Shakespeare and Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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1. 

   Hamlet

   William Shakespeare · at 7:24

   William Shakespeare's classic play Hamlet follows the tragic Prince of Denmark as he grapples with grief, betrayal, and the heavy burden of avenging his father's murder.

   Discussed

   “the subtitle is the undiscovered country right which is hamlet”

   Neil deGrasse Tyson Zachary Quinto on Science Fiction, Star Trek, and Playing Spock 2021-07-23 Listen at 7:24

   Where to get it

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2. 

   Julius Caesar

   William Shakespeare · at 8:16

   Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare is a historical tragedy that explores political ambition, conspiracy, betrayal, and the consequences of assassination in ancient Rome.

   Discussed

   “cry havoc and let's slip the dogs of war from julius caesar”

   Neil deGrasse Tyson Zachary Quinto on Science Fiction, Star Trek, and Playing Spock 2021-07-23 Listen at 8:16

   Where to get it

   AmazonListen on Audible