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Shakespeare's The Tragedy of King Lear and the Absurdity of Suffering
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The Tragedy of King Lear, while considered by many as Shakespeare's greatest play, is also his most devastating. In this episode, we consider what Lear has to say about the meaning of human suffering.
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Podcast Theme Music: "Rejoice" by G.F. Handel, perf. The Advent Chamber Orchestra
Subcast Theme Music: "Sons of the Brave" by Thomas Bidgood, perf. The Band of the Irish Guards
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1. Shakespeare's The Tragedy of King Lear and the Absurdity of Suffering (00:00:00)
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3. (Cont.) Shakespeare's The Tragedy of King Lear and the Absurdity of Suffering (00:12:53)
72 episodes
Manage episode 401625479 series 3375142
The Tragedy of King Lear, while considered by many as Shakespeare's greatest play, is also his most devastating. In this episode, we consider what Lear has to say about the meaning of human suffering.
Please like, subscribe, and rate the podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google, or wherever you listen. Thank you!
Email: classicenglishliterature@gmail.com
Follow me on Instagram, Facebook, Tik Tok, and YouTube.
If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting it with a small donation. Click the "Support the Show" button. So grateful!
Podcast Theme Music: "Rejoice" by G.F. Handel, perf. The Advent Chamber Orchestra
Subcast Theme Music: "Sons of the Brave" by Thomas Bidgood, perf. The Band of the Irish Guards
Sound effects and incidental music: Freesounds.org
My thanks and appreciation to all the generous providers!
Chapters
1. Shakespeare's The Tragedy of King Lear and the Absurdity of Suffering (00:00:00)
2. [Ad] Mindfully Gay Podcast (00:12:06)
3. (Cont.) Shakespeare's The Tragedy of King Lear and the Absurdity of Suffering (00:12:53)
72 episodes
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