Shakespeare’s Imagery

Synopsis
Second in a series of radio programmes that introduces various fields of research within Shakespearean studies. Professor Una Ellis-Fermor, Professor of English in the University of London, indicates how the study of imagery has shaped Shakespearean scholarship in the past fifty years.
Series
Shakespeare and His World
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Radio
Transmission details
14 Jul 1949 at 22:05 (Channel: BBC Third Programme)
Duration
20 mins
Availability
No archive copy known

Credits

Contributor
Una Ellis-Fermor

Additional Details

Production type
Documentary/Educational/News
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
literary criticism; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

Notes
A written version of the broadcast was published by Ellis-Fermor under the title ‘The Poet’s Imagery’ in The Listener vol. 42, 28 July 1949, pp. 157-158.
Reviews
"The purpose of this series of talks is to indicate in a serious but untechnical form the changed picture of our knowledge of Shakespeare and his world, presented by eminent authorities who have themselves helped to bring this change about" ('New Light on Shakespeare’ . Radio Times, 8 July 1949).

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

How to cite this record

Shakespeare, "Shakespeare’s Imagery". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av66744 (Accessed 26 Nov 2024)