Who was William Shakespeare

Study William Shakespeare using Online Video

Use our 2 online educational video titles to examine the life and works of the playwright and poet William Shakespeare, whose genius is "not of an age, but for all time. Marvel at William Shakespeare's unsurpassed use of language, and his dramatic portrayal of human will and emotion. Explore the Golden Age of England during the reign of Elizabeth I through period music and illustrations, historical commentary, and excerpts from William Shakespeare's plays.

Learning Objectives:

• Gain insight to the life and works of the English playwright and poet William Shakespeare.
• Learn about the development of the theatre in London, a leading centre for the arts, during the Elizabethan age.
• Explore the golden age of England during the reign of Elizabeth I through period music and illustrations, historical commentary, and quotations excerpted from Shakespearean plays.
• Listen to a dramatic reading of twenty-two Shakespearean sonnets.

• Literature > The History Of British Literature > The Time Life And Works Of William Shakespeare
• The Time Life and Works of William Shakespeare Part 1 (Runtime: 11:01)
• The Time Life and Works of William Shakespeare Part 2 (Runtime: 10:01)