Shakespeare: His Poems

Synopsis

Tape-slide. Shows how Shakespeare used poetry within the context of his plays, the sources of his major narrative poems, the form and content of his sonnets, the circumstances which may have influenced him to write poetry, and how the nobility helped establish his reputation as a poet. Educational collaborator is LeRoy Paves.

Language

English

Country

United States

Medium

Audio

Technical information

Colour / Sound

Year of release

1974

Duration

17 mins

Availability

Out of distribution (2007)

Credits

Director

Thomas M. Cipolla

Writer

Thomas M. Cipolla

Contributor

LeRoy Paves

Additional Details

Production type

Documentary/Educational/News

Subjects

Drama; English language and literature

Keywords

poetry; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); sonnets

Production Company

Name

Coronet Instructional Films

Notes

Use: Phoenix/BFA/Coronet Educational Media

Archive

Name

Library of Congress, Humanities and Social Sciences Division

Email

http://www.loc.gov/rr/askalib/ask-main.html

Web

http://www.loc.gov/rr/ External site opens in new window

Phone

202 707 3399

Address

Thomas Jefferson Building
101 Independence Avenue, SE
Washington, DC 20540-4660, USA