Midsummer Monsieur

Synopsis
In this interview, Dr. Earl Showerman explores whether A Midsummer Night’s Dream contains allegorical references satirising Queen Elizabeth’s relationship with Francois Hercule Valois, the Duc of Alençon. Also looks at incidents from the French court in Love’s Labour’s Lost and Measure for Measure.
Series
The Shakespeare Underground
Language
English
Country
United States
Medium
Audio
Transmission details
7 May 2012
Duration
63:16

Credits

Contributor
Jennifer Newton

Additional Details

Production type
Documentary/Educational/News
Plays
Midsummer Night’s Dream, A
Subjects
Law; Shakespeare
Keywords
Elizabeth I, Queen of England

How to cite this record

Shakespeare, "Midsummer Monsieur". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av78472 (Accessed 26 Nov 2024)