Wittgenstein Contra Shakespeare

Synopsis

A recently published collection of miscellaneous writings of Ludwig Wittgenstein contains some serious reservations about the nature of Shakespeare’s reputation and genius. George Steiner examines the light these criticisms throw on Wittgenstein’s mind and Shakespeare’s art.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Radio

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Wittgenstein, Ludwig

Credits

Contributor

George Steiner

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Archive

Name

British Library Sound Archive

Email

listening@bl.uk

Web

http://www.bl.uk/nsa External site opens in new window

Phone

020 7412 7676

Fax

020 7412 7441

Address

96 Euston Road
London
NW1 2DB