Shakespeare’s Royal Education

Host Dennis Leap, with the assistance of friends from England, finishes reading King Lear’s Act I, Scene 1 and begins Act I, Scene 2. Leap explains Goneril and Regan's scheme against Lear’s authority and Edmund’s scheme to unseat his legitimate brother.

Host Dennis Leap, using the assistance of friends from England, read Act 1, Scene 1 to line 288 of Shakespeare’s greatly acclaimed tragedy King Lear. Leap also provides line-by-line discussion of the play.

Host Dennis Leap explains what you need to do to prepare to read King Lear.

Host Dennis Leap continues to explain why we should be reading and studying William Shakespeare and what you need to do to take part in the podcast.

Host Dennis Leap explains why reading and studying William Shakespeare should be part of modern education.