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Shakespeare and the Plague

Synopsis
Recording of an online lecture by Professor Emma Smith in which she discusses what Shakespeare did during the plague (did he write King Lear at that time, as many suggest?) and what this might teach us about pandemics. This is followed by a conversation with Professor Rana Mitter and a Q&A with those following live online.
Series
Oxford at Home
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Multimedia
Transmission details
19 Jun 2020
Duration
39:35

Credits

Contributor
Emma Smith

Additional Details

Production type
Documentary/Educational/News
Subjects
Drama; History; Shakespeare
Keywords
plague

Online Availability

Online URL
https://youtu.be/082EH-78iEU
Online format
Streamed

Production Company

Name

University of Oxford

Distributor

Name

YouTube

Web
http://www.youtube.com External site opens in new window

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