Macbeth: The Tragic Pair

Synopsis: Educational DVD hosted and introduced by Rebecca Flynn and Gary Taylor. Features commentary on each of the five acts by Gary Taylor interspersed with interpretations by American actors of noteworthy scenes. Experts discuss the play by analysing its theme, language, plot, historical and geographical background. Students learn key elements of the story, which focuses on Macbeth and Lady Macbeth as they deal with guilt, isolation and paranoia after murdering the King.
Language: English
Country: United States
Medium: Video
Technical information: Colour / Sound
Year of release: 2007
Notes: DVD extra includes interview with Gary Taylor: Taylor who discusses general topics including the soliloquy, general text challenges, the authenticity issue and his discovery of a Shakespeare poem in 1986, ‘Shall I Die, Shall I Fly’.

Released in UK on DVD 2010.
Subjects: Drama; Shakespeare
Keywords: Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

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