Diction and Speech

Synopsis

Transcriptions of hour radio broadcasts. Selected by Professor G.B. Harrison and enacted by drama students at the University of Michigan. Uses scenes from The Winter’s Tale, Othello, Henry IV. Part 1 and Troilus and Cressida to illustrate Shakespeare’s elevated diction.

Language

English

Country

United States

Medium

Audio; Radio

Year of release

1962

Duration

36 mins

Availability

Out of distribution (2007).

Credits

Contributor

G.B. Harrison

Additional Details

Production type

Documentary/Educational/News

Plays

Henry IV Part 1; Merchant of Venice, The; Othello; Troilus and Cressida; Winter’s Tale, The

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

language; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

History

Radio broadcast date unknown.

Reviews

Muri, John. English Journal 52 (March 1963), pp. 237-8

Distributor (Sale)

Name

Educational Stimuli

Address

2012 Hammond Avenue
Superior
Wisconsin
USA