Shakespeare and Lincoln: James Shapiro and Ted Widmer in Conversation
- Synopsis
- Recording of a live online discussion on the importance and influence of Shakespeare’s work on the US President, Abraham Lincoln. James Shapiro’s books include ‘Shakespeare in a Divided America: What His Plays Tell Us About Our Past and Future’ and Ted Widmer is the author of ‘Lincoln on the Verge: Thirteen Days to Washington.' Introduced by Lynn Boulger (Authors Guild Foundation), followed by a Q&A.
- Series
- Words, Ideas and Thinkers
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Medium
- Video
- Transmission details
- 10 Dec 2021
- Duration
- 61 mins
Additional Details
- Production type
- Documentary/Educational/News
- Subjects
- English language and literature; History; Shakespeare
- Keywords
- Lincoln, Abraham
Online Availability
- Online URL
- https://youtu.be/191seGN2FLY
- Online format
- Streamed
Sponsor
Distributor
- Name
YouTube
- Web
- http://www.youtube.com External site opens in new window
How to cite this record
Shakespeare, "Shakespeare and Lincoln: James Shapiro and Ted Widmer in Conversation". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av79663 (Accessed 20 Sep 2024)