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Shakespeare's The Tragedy of King Lear and the Absurdity of Suffering

February 18, 2024 M. G. McDonough Season 1 Episode 60
Shakespeare's The Tragedy of King Lear and the Absurdity of Suffering
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Shakespeare's The Tragedy of King Lear and the Absurdity of Suffering
Feb 18, 2024 Season 1 Episode 60
M. G. McDonough

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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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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.

The Happy Writer with Marissa Meyer
Authors, from debuts to bestsellers, chat about books, writing, publishing, and joy.

Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

Support the Show.

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!

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