Dryden’s ‘Macflecknoe’: An Appreciation

Synopsis

Professor Brooks considers the origin of the satire and the choice of Flecknoe for the attack upon Shadwell. He then examines the central concept of the poem, its special qualities as a specimen of the mock-heroic genre, the effectiveness of its attack and lastly its limitations.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Audio; Audiocassette.

Year of production

1976

Availability

OUT OF DISTRIBUTION

Uses

Students of English literature.

Subjects

English language and literature

Keywords

Dryden, John; poetry

Credits

Director

N.C. Collins

Producer

N.C. Collins

Writer

Harold Brooks

Contributor

N.C. Collins

Cast

Harold Brooks

Sponsor

Name

Birkbeck College, Department of English

Distributor

Name

University of London Audio-Visual Centre

Notes

Closed down.