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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.

Contributors:

Stockley, Nicola , director, producer

Plummer, Christopher , onscreen presenter

116 Films (Firm) , production company, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/prn

Thirteen Productions , production company, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/prn

Blakeway Productions , production company, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/prn

Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.) , publisher, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/pbl

Languages:

English

Language Notes:

In English.

Subjects:

Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 — King Lear

Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 — Criticism and interpretation

Dramatists, English — Early modern, 1500-1700

Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616

King Lear (Shakespeare, William)

1500-1700

Dramatists, English — Early modern

Dramatists, English

Criticism and interpretation

Genres:

Documentary television programs

Online media

Internet videos

Performers:

Presented by Christopher Plummer.

General Notes:

Title from title screen (viewed January 30, 2023).
Streaming media.
Restricted to the University of North Texas System.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (1 video file (53 min.))

Digital Characteristics:

video file

Call Numbers:

Online Video

OCLC Numbers:

1372360036

Other Control Numbers:

99611925900971 (source: VaAlASP)
5373409 (source: VaAlASP)
[Unknown Type]: ASP5373409/pbsv