Shakespeare and the Plague
- Synopsis
- Recording of an online lecture by Professor Emma Smith in which she discusses what Shakespeare did during the plague (did he write King Lear at that time, as many suggest?) and what this might teach us about pandemics. This is followed by a conversation with Professor Rana Mitter and a Q&A with those following live online.
- Series
- Oxford at Home
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Multimedia
- Transmission details
- 19 Jun 2020
- Duration
- 39:35
Credits
- Contributor
- Emma Smith
Additional Details
- Production type
- Documentary/Educational/News
- Subjects
- Drama; History; Shakespeare
- Keywords
- plague
Online Availability
- Online URL
- https://youtu.be/082EH-78iEU
- Online format
- Streamed
Production Company
Distributor
- Name
YouTube
- Web
- http://www.youtube.com External site opens in new window
How to cite this record
Shakespeare, "Shakespeare and the Plague". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av79217 (Accessed 26 Nov 2024)