Shakespeare Around The Globe

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Poonam Trivedi

20120514

As part of the Shakespeare Unlocked season on the BBC, writers from Sierra Leone, Brazil, India, Iran and China explain why a playwright from sixteenth century Stratford resonates so powerfully in their own countries.

With Eldred Jones, Aimara Resende, Poonam Trivedi, Narguess Farzad and Yong Li Lan.

In this first essay Poonam Trivedi explains how Bollywood helped to make Shakespeare's reputation in India.

These essays explore Shakespeare's place on the global stage; with writers and scholars from around the world explaining his importance within their own culture. There are references to Hamlet and Othello in Iranian literature for example - as well as in African and Chinese works. Othello was first translated into Persian 170 years ago by a Persian prince because the themes of jealousy and honour struck a chord with the Iranian psyche. Authors the world over have recognised a profound affinity between Shakespeare's themes and their own traditional culture, be in it Chinese, Indian or African.

Essays from leading writers on arts, history, philosophy, science, religion and beyond.

Narguess Farzad

20120515

With Eldred Jones, Aimara Resende, Poonam Trivedi, Narguess Farzad and Yong Li Lan.

In the second essay in the series, Narguess Farzad explores the continuing hold Shakespeare has in Iran and the Persian speaking world.

These essays explore Shakespeare's place on the global stage; with writers and scholars from around the world explaining his importance within their own culture. There are references to Hamlet and Othello in Iranian literature, for example, as well as in African and Chinese works. Othello was first translated into Persian around 100 years ago by a Persian prince because the themes of jealousy and honour struck a chord with the Iranian psyche. Authors the world over have recognised a profound affinity between Shakespeare's themes and their own traditional culture, be it in Chinese, Indian or African.

Narguess Farzad explores how Iranians fell under the spell of Shakespeare.

Essays from leading writers on arts, history, philosophy, science, religion and beyond.

Eldred Jones

20120516

With Eldred Jones, Aimara Resende, Poonam Trivedi, Narguess Farzad and Yong Li Lan.

In this third essay Professor Eldred Jones explains that Shakespeare took from Africa as much as Africa has taken from him.

Eldred Jones explores the mutual attraction between Shakespeare and Africa.

Essays from leading writers on arts, history, philosophy, science, religion and beyond.

Aimara Resende

20120517

With Eldred Jones, Aimara Resende, Poonam Trivedi, Narguess Farzad and Yong Li Lan.

In the fourth essay of the series Professor Aimara Resende explains Shakespeare's hold on the diverse peoples of South America. And how the Tempest has been used to explain and argue about national identity.

These essays explore Shakespeare's place on the global stage; with writers and scholars from around the world explaining his importance within their own culture. There are references to Hamlet and Othello in Iranian literature, for example, as well as in African and Chinese works. Othello was first translated into Persian 170 years ago by a Persian prince because the themes of jealousy and honour struck a chord with the Iranian psyche. Authors the world over have recognised a profound affinity between Shakespeare's themes and their own traditional culture, be in it Chinese, Indian or African.

Aimara Resende focuses on the power and influence of Shakespeare in Latin America.

Essays from leading writers on arts, history, philosophy, science, religion and beyond.

Yong Li Lan

20120518

With Eldred Jones, Aimara Resende, Poonam Trivedi, Narguess Farzad and Yong Li Lan.

In the final essay in the series Yong Li Lan gives a unique insight into how popular Shakespeare remains in China and South East Asia. She talks about the way his work is interpreted and staged in the region.

These essays explore Shakespeare's place on the global stage; with writers and scholars from around the world explaining his importance within their own culture. There are references to Hamlet and Othello in Iranian literature, for example, as well as in African and Chinese works. Othello was first translated into Persian 170 years ago by a Persian prince because the themes of jealousy and honour struck a chord with the Iranian psyche. Authors the world over have recognised a profound affinity between Shakespeare's themes and their own traditional culture, be in it Chinese, Indian or African.

Yong Li Lan describes how popular Shakespeare remains in China and south east Asia.

Essays from leading writers on arts, history, philosophy, science, religion and beyond.

Episodes

Episode	Title	First Broadcast	Comments
01	Poonam Trivedi	20120514	As part of the Shakespeare Unlocked season on the BBC, writers from Sierra Leone, Brazil, India, Iran and China explain why a playwright from sixteenth century Stratford resonates so powerfully in their own countries. With Eldred Jones, Aimara Resende, Poonam Trivedi, Narguess Farzad and Yong Li Lan. In this first essay Poonam Trivedi explains how Bollywood helped to make Shakespeare's reputation in India. These essays explore Shakespeare's place on the global stage; with writers and scholars from around the world explaining his importance within their own culture. There are references to Hamlet and Othello in Iranian literature for example - as well as in African and Chinese works. Othello was first translated into Persian 170 years ago by a Persian prince because the themes of jealousy and honour struck a chord with the Iranian psyche. Authors the world over have recognised a profound affinity between Shakespeare's themes and their own traditional culture, be in it Chinese, Indian or African. Essays from leading writers on arts, history, philosophy, science, religion and beyond.
02	Narguess Farzad	20120515	As part of the Shakespeare Unlocked season on the BBC, writers from Sierra Leone, Brazil, India, Iran and China explain why a playwright from sixteenth century Stratford resonates so powerfully in their own countries. With Eldred Jones, Aimara Resende, Poonam Trivedi, Narguess Farzad and Yong Li Lan. In the second essay in the series, Narguess Farzad explores the continuing hold Shakespeare has in Iran and the Persian speaking world. These essays explore Shakespeare's place on the global stage; with writers and scholars from around the world explaining his importance within their own culture. There are references to Hamlet and Othello in Iranian literature, for example, as well as in African and Chinese works. Othello was first translated into Persian around 100 years ago by a Persian prince because the themes of jealousy and honour struck a chord with the Iranian psyche. Authors the world over have recognised a profound affinity between Shakespeare's themes and their own traditional culture, be it in Chinese, Indian or African. Narguess Farzad explores how Iranians fell under the spell of Shakespeare. Essays from leading writers on arts, history, philosophy, science, religion and beyond.
03	Eldred Jones	20120516	As part of the Shakespeare Unlocked season on the BBC, writers from Sierra Leone, Brazil, India, Iran and China explain why a playwright from sixteenth century Stratford resonates so powerfully in their own countries. With Eldred Jones, Aimara Resende, Poonam Trivedi, Narguess Farzad and Yong Li Lan. In this third essay Professor Eldred Jones explains that Shakespeare took from Africa as much as Africa has taken from him. These essays explore Shakespeare's place on the global stage; with writers and scholars from around the world explaining his importance within their own culture. There are references to Hamlet and Othello in Iranian literature for example - as well as in African and Chinese works. Othello was first translated into Persian 170 years ago by a Persian prince because the themes of jealousy and honour struck a chord with the Iranian psyche. Authors the world over have recognised a profound affinity between Shakespeare's themes and their own traditional culture, be in it Chinese, Indian or African. Eldred Jones explores the mutual attraction between Shakespeare and Africa. Essays from leading writers on arts, history, philosophy, science, religion and beyond.
04	Aimara Resende	20120517	As part of the Shakespeare Unlocked season on the BBC, writers from Sierra Leone, Brazil, India, Iran and China explain why a playwright from sixteenth century Stratford resonates so powerfully in their own countries. With Eldred Jones, Aimara Resende, Poonam Trivedi, Narguess Farzad and Yong Li Lan. In the fourth essay of the series Professor Aimara Resende explains Shakespeare's hold on the diverse peoples of South America. And how the Tempest has been used to explain and argue about national identity. These essays explore Shakespeare's place on the global stage; with writers and scholars from around the world explaining his importance within their own culture. There are references to Hamlet and Othello in Iranian literature, for example, as well as in African and Chinese works. Othello was first translated into Persian 170 years ago by a Persian prince because the themes of jealousy and honour struck a chord with the Iranian psyche. Authors the world over have recognised a profound affinity between Shakespeare's themes and their own traditional culture, be in it Chinese, Indian or African. Aimara Resende focuses on the power and influence of Shakespeare in Latin America. Essays from leading writers on arts, history, philosophy, science, religion and beyond.
05	Yong Li Lan	20120518	As part of the Shakespeare Unlocked season on the BBC, writers from Sierra Leone, Brazil, India, Iran and China explain why a playwright from sixteenth century Stratford resonates so powerfully in their own countries. With Eldred Jones, Aimara Resende, Poonam Trivedi, Narguess Farzad and Yong Li Lan. In the final essay in the series Yong Li Lan gives a unique insight into how popular Shakespeare remains in China and South East Asia. She talks about the way his work is interpreted and staged in the region. These essays explore Shakespeare's place on the global stage; with writers and scholars from around the world explaining his importance within their own culture. There are references to Hamlet and Othello in Iranian literature, for example, as well as in African and Chinese works. Othello was first translated into Persian 170 years ago by a Persian prince because the themes of jealousy and honour struck a chord with the Iranian psyche. Authors the world over have recognised a profound affinity between Shakespeare's themes and their own traditional culture, be in it Chinese, Indian or African. Yong Li Lan describes how popular Shakespeare remains in China and south east Asia. Essays from leading writers on arts, history, philosophy, science, religion and beyond.