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English Literature and Creative Writing Subject Spotlight

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Dr Mary Ann Lund

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About this Subject Spotlight

Join Dr Mary Ann Lund as she considers the origins of the soliloquy throughout history in literature, theatre and film, whilst exploring the power of soliloquies in Shakespeare’s plays. Mary Ann also breaks down the barrier between reading and understanding Shakespeare’s work with a fascinating activity around Hamlet’s infamous “To be, or not to be...” soliloquy.

Episode list

1. Talking to yourself on stage
2. Who's speaking? And who's listening?
3. Performing soliloquies
4. Hamlet's first soliloquy

English Literature and Creative Writing Subject Spotlight

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Dr Mary Ann Lund

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