Background to ‘Hamlet’

Synopsis: W Moelwyn Merchant, University of Exeter, and Brian Morris, St David’s Univesity College Wales discuss Hamlet. They relate it to its time and review external evidence that can help in understanding the play. Topics discussed include the morality of revenge, preoccupation with the theatre and the nature of acting, attitudes towards the supernatural, and beliefs about madness. Behind it all are conflicting Renaissance views of the nature of man.
Series: Shakespeare Audiotapes
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Audio
Year of release: 1970
Recording date: 1 Jan 2004
Duration: 56 mins

Documentation: Accompanying booklet contains a summary of the points raised in the discussion, a bibliography and questions.

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