Shakespeare in a Divided America by James Shapiro | Episode 3

The Tempest

Continuing James Shapiro's examination of Shakespeare's relevance in a socially polarised United States, he looks at The Tempest against America's current attitude to immigration.

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  • Type: Factual, Plays
  • Channel: BBC Radio 4
  • Duration: 17'00''
  • Broadcast date: 2020
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UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted

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