Falstaff at Agincourt

Synopsis

Radio broadcast. Fifth of six talks by William Empson in which he discusses some of the problems of character and action raised by Shakespearean characters, such as Macbeth, Hamlet and Falstaff. In this episode Empson discusses the question raised by John Dover Wilson whether there was a first draft of Henry V in which Falstaff figured in scenes at Agincourt.

Series

Some Problems in Shakespeare

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Radio

Availability

Unknown

Notes

A BBC recording

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); textual analysis; Falstaff; Wilson, John Dover (1881-1969)

Credits

Contributor

William Empson

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)