Hamlet and History
- Synopsis
- Open University programme supporting the A100 Arts Foundation course. Arnold Kettle talks about Hamlet in its Renaissance setting. Professor Kettle argues that an historical approach, far from reducing the play to a museum piece, brings it closer, giving it a more immediate and topical impact. No: A100/23.
- Series
- Open University A101
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Audio
- Recording date
- 1971
- Duration
- 23 mins
Credits
- Contributor
- Arnold Kettle; Gary Watson; Helen Rapp
Additional Details
- Production type
- Documentary/Educational/News
- Plays
- Hamlet
- Subjects
- Drama
- Keywords
- history; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)
Notes
- Notes
- The Open University’s library and archive facilities are available to students and staff of the OU only. External researchers wishing to gain access should contact the Librarian. A script is also available for reference. A transcript is also available for reference only.
Production Company
Archive
- Name
Open University Archive
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- Web
- http://www.open.ac.uk External site opens in new window
- Phone
- +44 (0) 1908 659 001
- Address
- Library Services
The Open University
Walton Hall
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How to cite this record
Shakespeare, "Hamlet and History". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av76272 (Accessed 25 Nov 2024)