Othello

Synopsis
R A Foakes, University of Kent, and Kenneth Muir, University of Liverpool, discuss approaches to the Othello, which is often regarded as a domestic tragedy, different in nature from the other great tragedies. Should it be approached as a psychological tragedy or as a treatment of universal metaphysical themes? Side 2 comprises readings by actors Robert Hardy, Alison Fiske and Wolfe Morris.
Series
Shakespeare Audiotapes
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Audio
Year of release
1970
Duration
56 mins
Availability
Sale

Credits

Director
John Russell Brown
Contributor
Kenneth Muir; R.A. Foakes
Cast
Alison Fiske 
Robert Hardy 
Wolfe Morris 

Additional Details

Production type
Documentary/Educational/News
Plays
Othello
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

Notes
Accompanying booklet contains a summary of points raised in the discussion.
Documentation
Accompanying booklet contains a summary of the points raised in the discussion, a bibliography and questions.

Production Company

Name

World Microfilms

Distributor

Name

World Microfilms

Contact
Stephen Albert
Email
microworld@ndirect.co.uk
Web
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Phone
020 7586 4499
Fax
020 7722 1068
Address
PO Box 35488
St John’s Wood
London
NW8 6WD
Notes
World Microfilms distributes the Audio Forum collection of CDs for language learning and the Sussex Tapes library of video and audio material for sixth form and undergraduate teaching. The Sussex Tapes collection concentrates on the areas of English, history and music. Architecture programmes from the Masters of Architecture and Pidgeon Digital (qv) series of slides are sold on DVD as well as being accessible online via subscription.

How to cite this record

Shakespeare, "Othello". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/15839 (Accessed 12 Nov 2024)