Shakespeare and the Varieties of Human Experience

Synopsis

8 lectures on Shakespeare’s plays by Professors J. Dennis Huston and Peter Saccio. The works discussed are: The Taming of the Shrew, Measure for Measure, Richard III, Macbeth, Troilus and Cressida, Othello and Julius Caesar. Houston gives a scene-by-scene analyses while Saccio offers a thematic approach.

Series

Superstars Teachers

Language

English

Country

United States

Medium

Video

Technical information

Colour / Sound

Year of release

1991

Duration

360 mins

Credits

Producer

Jay Reed

Contributor

J. Dennis Huston; Peter Saccio

Additional Details

Production type

Documentary/Educational/News

Plays

Julius Caesar; Macbeth; Measure for Measure; Othello; Richard III; Romeo and Juliet; Taming of the Shrew, The; Troilus and Cressida

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

Notes

Note: The material in New York Public Library is lent to members only. Outside researchers requiring access should contact the Librarian to enquire about the possibility of an onsite viewing.

Production Company

Name

Teaching Company, The

Email

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Web

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Phone

+1 800 832 2412

Fax

+1 703 738 2819

Address

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USA

Archive

Name

New York Public Library

Web

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Phone

+1 212 621 0618

Address

Driscoll Media Center
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New York, New York 10019-6185
USA