Richard II (Audio)
- Synopsis
- W. Moelwyn Merchant, University of Exeter, and Brian Morris, St David’s University College Wales, discuss the play. They argue that Richard’s character and actions test the Elizabethan notions of the nature and status of kingship. The play is also discussed in the context of Shakespeare’s history plays as a whole. Side 2 comprises readings by members of the Young Vic, London.
- Series
- Shakespeare Audiotapes
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Audio; Audiocassette. 56 min.
- Year of release
- 1970
- Year of production
- 1970
- Availability
- Sale; 2004 sale: £11.00 (+ VAT)
- Notes
- Accompanied by booklet which contains a summary of the points raised in the discussion, an extensive bibliography and a set of questions to stimulate further debate.
- Documentation
- Accompanying booklet contains a summary of the points raised in the discussion, a bibliography and questions.
- Subjects
- Drama
- Keywords
- discussions; drama in English; performances; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)
Credits
- Contributor
- Brian Morris; Peter James; W. Moelwyn Merchant
Production Company
- Name
World Microfilms
Distributor
- Name
World Microfilms
- Contact
- Stephen Albert
- microworld@ndirect.co.uk
- Web
- http://www.microworld.uk.com/ External site opens in new window
- Phone
- 020 7586 4499
- Fax
- 020 7722 1068
- Address
- PO Box 35488
St John’s Wood
London
NW8 6WD - Notes
- World Microfilms distributes the Audio Forum collection of CDs for language learning and the Sussex Tapes library of video and audio material for sixth form and undergraduate teaching. The Sussex Tapes collection concentrates on the areas of English, history and music. Architecture programmes from the Masters of Architecture and Pidgeon Digital (qv) series of slides are sold on DVD as well as being accessible online via subscription.
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