Standard Deviants School: King Lear Basics (Shakespeare Program 11)
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Browse Full-length Non-member Titles"King Lear" depicts the gradual descent into madness of the title character after he disposes of his kingdom by giving bequests to two of his three daughters. He soon learns that he has made a bad decision, and his daughters Goneril and Regan begin to undermine him. The Standard Deviants explore the characters and plot of this Shakespearian tragedy. Part of the "Standard Deviants School: Shakespeare" series. Please note this title contains mature themes and potentially offensive language.
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Runtime: 14 minutes 14 seconds
- Topic: Biographies, Literature
- Subtopic: English Literature, Plays, Shakespeare, William
- Grade/Interest Level: 9 - 12
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- Release Year: 2005
- Producer/Distributor: Cerebellum Corporation
- Series: Standard Deviants School: Shakespeare
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