Shakespeare’s Imagery

Synopsis

Second in a series of radio programmes that introduces various fields of research within Shakespearean studies. Professor Una Ellis-Fermor, Professor of English in the University of London, indicates how the study of imagery has shaped Shakespearean scholarship in the past fifty years.

Series

Shakespeare and His World

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Radio

Transmission details

14 Jul 1949 at 22:05 (Channel: BBC Third Programme)

Duration

20 mins

Availability

No archive copy known

Credits

Contributor

Una Ellis-Fermor

Additional Details

Production type

Documentary/Educational/News

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

literary criticism; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

Notes

A written version of the broadcast was published by Ellis-Fermor under the title ‘The Poet’s Imagery’ in The Listener vol. 42, 28 July 1949, pp. 157-158.

Reviews

"The purpose of this series of talks is to indicate in a serious but untechnical form the changed picture of our knowledge of Shakespeare and his world, presented by eminent authorities who have themselves helped to bring this change about" ('New Light on Shakespeare’ . Radio Times, 8 July 1949).

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)