Shakespeare, Harold Bloom

Synopsis

Literary critic Harold Bloom talks to Michael Riedel and Susan Haskins about his new book Shakespeare: the Invention of the Human. Bloom explains his view that Shakespeare, through his writing, created the modern notion what of it means to be human being with a personality, emotions and an inner life. He also discusses what he views as the ‘trivialisation’ in the way Shakespeare is taught by college professors; his dissatisfaction with current ‘high-concept’ stage productions of Shakespeare’s works; and his admiration for Shakespearean characters Falstaff and Hamlet.

Series

Theater Talk

Language

English

Country

United States

Medium

Video

Technical information

Colour / Sound

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Credits

Director

Adam Walker

Producer

Susan Haskins

Contributor

Harold Bloom; Michael Riedel; Susan Haskins

Production Company

Name

Theater Talk Productions

Archive

Name

Theatre on Film and Tape (TOFT)

Email

toft@nypl.org

Web

http://www.nypl.org/locations/lpa/theatre-film-and-tape-archive External site opens in new window

Phone

+ 1 (212) 870-1642

Fax

(212) 8701868

Address

Billy Rose Theatre Collection
40 Lincoln Center Plaza
New York,New York
10023-7498
USA