or ' The Consequences of Filial Piety
A moral legend by Jules Laforgue
Translated and adapted for radio by Henry Reed
Produced by Douglas Cleverdon
' It faut agir ...'
Henry Reed writes: 'In the morainés légendaires of Jules Laforgue certain ancient histories are pursued to conclusions not quite contemplated in earlier treatments. In Hamlet, which is probably the best knowh of them, the young artist-hero does not emerge wholly unscathed by Laforgue's affectionate satire. This may offend strict Hamlet-olatry a little; but English audiences have always liked their Hamlets doctored, improved, disguised, embellished, toned up, toned down, and what not; and it seems a pity to deny them Laforgue's version, which at least has the virtues of logic, humour, and unabashed subjectivity.'