Approaching Shakespeare
Oxford UniversityEach lecture in this series focuses on a single play by Shakespeare, and employs a range of different approaches to try to understand a central critical question about it. Rather than providing overarching readings or interpretations, the series aims to show the variety of different ways we might understand Shakespeare, the kinds of evidence that might be used to strengthen our critical analysis, ... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 32 | Founded | 15 years ago |
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Emma Smith continues her Approaching Shakespeare series with a lecture on the play Love's Labour's Lost. Creative Commons Attribution-Non-Commercial-Share Alike 2.0 UK: England & Wales; creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/
Professor Emma Smith gives the last of her 2017 Shakespeare lectures on his early comedy, Two Gentlemen of Verona. Creative Commons Attribution-Non-Commercial-Share Alike 2.0 UK: England & Wales; creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/
Professor Emma Smith continues her Approaching Shakespeare series with a 2017 lecture on the early history play, Henry VI, Part 2. Creative Commons Attribution-Non-Commercial-Share Alike 2.0 UK: England & Wales; creativecommons.org/licenses/by... more
Professor Emma Smith lectures on Shakespeare’s The Merry Wives of Windsor. Creative Commons Attribution-Non-Commercial-Share Alike 2.0 UK: England & Wales; creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/
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An excellent analysis of the play. The theme of mercantilism is central to the interpretation of characters’ motives and behaviour. She highlights the recurring language of commerce perfectly. The final speech about mercy is drowned out by the cries for financial compensation and penalty.
Apple Podcasts5Papa Doyle
Canada10 months ago - Wonderful lectures!
Outstanding lectures on Shakespeare’s plays - I only wish that Professor Smith had included lectures on all of the plays.
Apple Podcasts5Melinda30306
United States2 years ago - Prof Emma is back!
Hurray! More lectures to bring Shakespeare’s plays to life. I have learned so much from this entertaining series. Emma really is a Shakespeare Rock Star!
Apple Podcasts5Alveston Joy
United Kingdom2 years ago - Bobski
Excellent work really enjoyed
Apple Podcasts5bobski 123United Kingdom2 years ago - Thorough
This podcast has saved my life time and time again for my essays.
Apple Podcasts5em46810
Australia3 years ago
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