Wittgenstein Contra Shakespeare
- Synopsis
- A recently published collection of miscellaneous writings of Ludwig Wittgenstein contains some serious reservations about the nature of Shakespeare’s reputation and genius. George Steiner examines the light these criticisms throw on Wittgenstein’s mind and Shakespeare’s art.
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Radio
- Transmission details
- 12 Oct 1984 at 20:20 (Channel: BBC Radio 3)
- Duration
- 20 mins
Credits
- Contributor
- George Steiner
Additional Details
- Production type
- Documentary/Educational/News
- Subjects
- Drama
- Keywords
- Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Wittgenstein, Ludwig
Production Company
- Name
BBC
- Notes
- The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
Archive
- Name
British Library Sound Archive
- listening@bl.uk
- Web
- http://www.bl.uk/nsa External site opens in new window
- Phone
- 020 7412 7676
- Fax
- 020 7412 7441
- Address
- 96 Euston Road
London
NW1 2DB
How to cite this record
Shakespeare, "Wittgenstein Contra Shakespeare". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av70847 (Accessed 20 Sep 2024)