Shakespeare uncovered. Season 2, episode 2, King Lear /

One of Shakespeare's greatest tragic roles, King Lear was, in fact, a real king, and the premise of Lear dividing his kingdom among his daughters is, for the most part, supposedly true. One of Shakespeare's later plays, its ending may reflect something of his own mature cynicism. The power...

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Other Authors:	Stockley, Nicola (Director, Producer)
Format:	Video
Language:	English
Language Notes:	In English.
Published:	Arlington, VA : Public Broadcasting Service, 2015.
Series:	Academic Video Online
Subjects:	Shakespeare, William, > 1564-1616. > King Lear. Shakespeare, William, > 1564-1616 > Criticism and interpretation. Shakespeare, William, > 1564-1616 King Lear (Shakespeare, William) Dramatists, English > Early modern, 1500-1700. Dramatists, English > Early modern 1500-1700 Criticism, interpretation, etc. Documentary television programs Documentary television programs. Documentaires télévisés.
Online Access:	Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)

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Summary:	One of Shakespeare's greatest tragic roles, King Lear was, in fact, a real king, and the premise of Lear dividing his kingdom among his daughters is, for the most part, supposedly true. One of Shakespeare's later plays, its ending may reflect something of his own mature cynicism. The powers of good fail, but Plummer finds that beneath the cosmic emptiness, the possibility of love survives.
Item Description:	Title from title screen (viewed January 30, 2023).
Physical Description:	1 online resource (53 minutes)
Playing Time:	00:52:20