SHAKESPEARE

Synopsis

From the home of British Embassy Charge d’Affaires Tony Brenton, Professor Stanley Wells talks about his book Shakespeare For All Time, published by Oxford University Press. He is interviewed by Paul Edmondson, Director of Education for the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust in Stratford-upon-Avon. Professor Wells talks about Shakespeare’s role in society since his death. He also discusses the life of Shakespeare, including his writing styles, competition with other writers, and stories about the casts portraying his characters on stage. Professor Wells answered audience members’ questions.

Language

English

Country

United States

Medium

Multimedia; Video

Technical information

Colour / Sound

Transmission details

14 Apr 2003 (Channel: C-SPAN2)

Duration

59 mins

Credits

Contributor

Paul Edmondson; Stanley Wells

Additional Details

Production type

Documentary/Educational/News

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

biographies; history of the 16th century; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Elizabethan stage

Notes

Notes

Video and transcript available http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/168160-1 (accessed 5/2010).

Production Company

Name

C-SPAN

Distributor (Sale)

Name

C-Span Video Library

Web

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