Diction and Speech

Synopsis
Transcriptions of hour radio broadcasts. Selected by Professor G.B. Harrison and enacted by drama students at the University of Michigan. Uses scenes from The Winter’s Tale, Othello, Henry IV. Part 1 and Troilus and Cressida to illustrate Shakespeare’s elevated diction.
Language
English
Country
United States
Medium
Audio; Radio
Year of release
1962
Duration
36 mins
Availability
Out of distribution (2007).

Credits

Contributor
G.B. Harrison

Additional Details

Production type
Documentary/Educational/News
Plays
Henry IV Part 1; Merchant of Venice, The; Othello; Troilus and Cressida; Winter’s Tale, The
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
language; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

History
Radio broadcast date unknown.
Reviews
Muri, John. English Journal 52 (March 1963), pp. 237-8

Distributor (Sale)

Name

Educational Stimuli

Address
2012 Hammond Avenue
Superior
Wisconsin
USA

How to cite this record

Shakespeare, "Diction and Speech". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av67667 (Accessed 13 Nov 2024)