Arthur Phillips Takes on the Bard

Synopsis

In this radio interview, presenter Kurt Andersen talks to novelist Arthur Phillips about his book The Tragedy of Arthur, in which the novelist fakes an entire Shakespeare play.

Language

English (United States)

Country

United States

Medium

Multimedia; Radio

Transmission details

6 May 2011 (Channel: Studio 360)

Duration

10:58

Credits

Contributor

Arthur Phillips (2); Kurt Andersen

Additional Details

Production type

Documentary/Educational/News

Subjects

Drama; Literature

Keywords

forgery; King Arthur; novelists; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

Notes

Transmission time unknown.
The programme is available to listen to or download at Studio 360’s website http://www.studio360.org/2011/may/06/arthur-phillips-takes-bard/ (accessed 6/2011).

General

In response to this programme, listeners were asked to engage in some ‘Fakespeary’ of their own by writing a fake Shakespearen sonnett. These are published at http://www.studio360.org/crowdsourcing/listener-challenge-fakespeare/listener-challenge-fakespeare/

Reviews

Source: Programme information at http://www.studio360.org/2011/may/06/arthur-phillips-takes-bard/ (accessed 6/2011).

Production Company

Name

Studio 360

Email

studio360@wnyc.org

Web

http://www.studio360.org External site opens in new window

Address

WNYC
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New York
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