Hugo Dyson on Shakespeare: The Prodigal

Overview

Talking to four American graduates studying at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. This week: The Prodigal Timon of Athens is possibly Shakespeare's least known play but, as Mr. Dyson shows, it has many qualities which have been overlooked-not the least the tragedy of Timon himself, possessed by a curious mania for giving away his fortunes. A Monitor presentation