William Shakespeare: Comedies, Histories, and Tragedies Part 1 - The Great Courses - The Teaching Company

This course introduces the plays of Shakespeare and explores what makes Shakespeare the leading playwright in Western civilization. The key to Shakespeare's achievement is his "abundance," in the number and length of plays written, the variety of human experiences depicted, the multitude of characters presented, the richness of feelings expressed, and the fullness of language and suggestion. This course with the dynamic Professor Peter Saccio covers four comedies, five histories, and seven tragedies.