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The King And The Playwright: A Jacobean History

The King And The Playwright: A Jacobean History

Description: This three-part series serves as a critical essay by renowned American scholar James Shapiro as he re-examines the works of Shakespeare during the troubled first decade of the reign of King James, at a time when the playwright's works were dark and complex. Shapiro argues that the decade - sandwiched between the high romance of Elizabeth and the cataclysm of the Civil War - produced many of the high points of English culture, from Jacobean theatre to the King James Bible while also marking the beginnings of the modern British state.
Genre: Documentary, History
Year Released: 2012
Number of seasons: 1
Number of episodes: 3
First episode air date: April 23, 2012
Network: BBC Four
Program Creator: BBC Four
Language: English
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