King Lear

Synopsis: Gareth Lloyd Evans, University of Birmingham, and Brian Morris, St David’s University College Wales, discuss the cosmic nature of the play, its exposure of the elemental in man and of the barbaric world he creates, and the conflict between absolute good and absolute evil. The discussion is supported by detailed consideration of major characters. Side 2 comprises readings by actors Michael Redgrave, Helen Mirren, and Geoffrey Hutchings.
Series: Shakespeare Audiotapes
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Audio
Year of release: 1970
Duration: 57 mins

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Notes: World Microfilms distributes the Audio Forum collection of CDs for language learning and the Sussex Tapes library of video and audio material for sixth form and undergraduate teaching. The Sussex Tapes collection concentrates on the areas of English, history and music. Architecture programmes from the Masters of Architecture and Pidgeon Digital (qv) series of slides are sold on DVD as well as being accessible online via subscription.

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