Hamlet and History

Synopsis

Open University programme supporting the A100 Arts Foundation course. Arnold Kettle talks about Hamlet in its Renaissance setting. Professor Kettle argues that an historical approach, far from reducing the play to a museum piece, brings it closer, giving it a more immediate and topical impact. No: A100/23.

Series

Open University A101

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Audio

Recording date

1971

Duration

23 mins

Credits

Contributor

Arnold Kettle; Gary Watson; Helen Rapp

Additional Details

Production type

Documentary/Educational/News

Plays

Hamlet

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

history; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

Notes

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Production Company

Name

BBC Open University Productions

Archive

Name

Open University Archive

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Address

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