OLLI101807 - *Three Plays to King Lear, The Winter's Tale and Henry V

Course Description

*THREE PLAYS TO KING LEAR, THE WINTER’S TALE AND HENRY V

Instructor: Wendy Buckingham

Day of Week: Thursday

Dates: Sept. 24 – Dec. 3 (10 sessions)

Time: 1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Location: Online via Zoom

Course Description: This discussion-based course focuses on three of Shakespeare’s most compelling works: King Lear, The Winter’s Tale and Henry V. Through close reading and conversation, participants will explore the themes, characters and enduring relevance of each play. Folger editions published by Simon & Schuster will be used throughout the course.

Maximum: 35

Instructor Bio: Wendy Buckingham taught English for 27 years, including a senior elective in Shakespeare. She chaired the English department at Friends Select School for 20 years. Buckingham holds a BA in English from Barnard College and an MA in literature from Bryn Mawr College.

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