Shakespeare’s Psalms

Synopsis

Recording of an online lecture by Paul Edmondson (Shakespeare Birthday Trust), introduced by Sean Keilen. Edmondson discusses moments in Shakespeare’s work that can be read as being like holy scripture. Examples used are taken from various of his plays, including King Lear, The Tempest, Cymbeline, Pericles and Henry IV Part Two. The lecture is followed by a Q&A session.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video

Notes

Delivered as the Kirk Davis Jr Annual Public Shakespeare Lecture at the University of California, Irvine.

Subjects

English language and literature; Religious studies; Shakespeare

Online availability

URI

https://youtu.be/QYllXfmm9d4

Delivery

Streamed

Credits

Contributor

Paul Edmondson

Sponsor

Name

New Swan Shakespeare

Distributor

Name

YouTube

Web

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