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How to Read Shakespeare
“How to Read Shakespeare” explains how to read a Shakespearean play.
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Amoretti
Amoretti presents a sonnet by Edmund Spenser, who wrote a variation of the form of the Shakespearean sonnet.
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Sonnet 147 – William Shakespeare
"Sonnet 147" presents one of William Shakespeare's sonnets.
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When I Consider How My Light is Spent
"When I Consider How My Light is Spent" presents a sonnet by the poet John Milton.
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Shakespeare's Richard III - Context
When Shakespeare crafted Richard III, he packed it with lots of juicy details and references to history. Not only does the play draw on the famous Wars of the Roses, but it also reflects the ideas and values of Elizabethan England. Join...
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Shakespeare's Richard III - Plot Summary
Join us for a terrifying journey into the twisted mind of Richard, Duke of Gloucester. Could he be Shakespeare’s most epic villain? He will stop at nothing to steal the English crown, even if it means betraying his own family! But there...
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Shakespeare's Richard III - Act 5 Summary
This is the play’s finale and you’re bound to be on the edge of your seat! Two great armies prepare for battle as Richard must now defend his stolen crown. Richard has the largest army, so he feels confident as they march towards the...
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Shakespeare's Richard III - Theme of Pursuit and Power
As Richard bustles his way to the top, Shakespeare doesn’t pull any punches! Join us for a detailed analysis of Shakespeare’s dramatisation of King Richard the Third’s rise to power. As one of Shakespeare’s most complex and thrilling...
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Al Pacino's Looking For Richard - Plot Summary
Al Pacino wants you to love Shakespeare as much as he does. This documentary is Pacino’s personal labour of love, designed to break down barriers between modern audiences and Shakespeare. Through his exploration and performance of...
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Al Pacino's Looking For Richard - Theme of Pursuit of Power
Join us for an in-depth analysis of the theme of The Pursuit of Power in Al Pacino’s Looking for Richard. Pacino’s exploration of Shakespeare’s Richard The Third gives us rich insight into human nature and how people can become obsessed...
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Al Pacino's Looking For Richard - Context
Did you know that Al Pacino is a serious Shakespearean actor? Before he became a household name as ‘The Godfather’, Pacino’s first love was stage acting. Having played Richard III on stage in the 1970s, Pacino developed a passion for...
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Shakespeare's Henry IV Part 1 - Act 3 Summary
As Hotspur and the confident rebels discuss their plans, Prince Hal prepares to level up. King Henry and Prince Hal finally talk face to face, father to son. Can King Henry rely on Hal to help him defend his crown? Back at the Boar’s...
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Shakespeare's Henry IV Part 1 - Act 2 Summary
Epic shenanigans as Hal, Falstaff and the gang commit highway robbery. Who will have the last laugh? Meanwhile, Hotspur’s wife, Lady Percy, notices how stressed and extra cranky Hotspur is. Is the Northern Rebellion weighing him down?...
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Shakespeare's Henry IV Part 1 - Act 1 Summary
It’s the dawn of the fifteenth century (1400s), and King Henry IV sits on the English throne. But his reign will not be peaceful - a rebellion is brewing among his former allies. Meanwhile, Prince Hal is busy partying and playing jokes...
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Shakespeare's Henry IV Part 1 - Overall Plot Summary
When King Henry the Fourth takes the English throne, his hopes for a peaceful reign are dashed by the rebellious Percy family. What the King needs is for his son, Prince Hal, to snap out of his party boy era and do his royal duty. But is...
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Shakespeare's Henry IV Part 1 - Act 5 Summary
When negotiations break down and lies are told… this means war! King Henry IV becomes a hunted man and Prince Hal prepares to fight Hotspur to the death. Can Hal save his father and defeat the most dashing warrior of the age? Meanwhile,...
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Shakespeare's Henry IV Part 1 - Act 4 Summary
Civil war is on the horizon but some last minute bad news puts the Northern Rebels’ cause into doubt. Meanwhile, King Henry’s soldiers are assembling, including Falstaff and his ragged infantry. Prince Hal is taking charge as a serious...
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Resurrecting Medieval Words
In this video, the teacher introduces viewers to a collection of wonderful medieval words that have been lost to time. They discuss the meanings and origins of these words, and the teacher shares their thoughts on whether or not these...
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The Power of Anglo-Saxon Words: Exploring English Without Borrowings
In this video, the host explores the concept of "Anglish," a version of the English language stripped of foreign borrowings from Latin, French, and Greek. He discusses the history of English and how the influx of foreign words has shaped...
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A Midsummer Night's Dream: Introduction and Context
This video provides background information and pre-reading material for William Shakespeare's comedy A Midsummer Night's Dream. This is the first video in a series about A Midsummer Night's Dream that will analyze and interpret the play...
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A Midsummer Night's Dream: Act 1 Summary, Analysis and the Theme of Love
This video is a summary and analysis of Act 1 of William Shakespeare's comedy A Midsummer Night's Dream. This video primarily addresses the theme of Love in the play. This is the second video in a series about A Midsummer Night's Dream...
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A Midsummer Night's Dream and Queer Theory
This video explores some readings of William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream through the lens of Queer Theory. This is the final video in a seven video series about A Midsummer Night's Dream that will analyze and interpret the...
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A Midsummer Night's Dream: Act 5 Summary, Analysis and the Theme of Imagination
This video is a summary and analysis of Act 5 of William Shakespeare's comedy A Midsummer Night's Dream. This video primarily addresses the theme of Imagination in the play. This is the sixth video in a series about A Midsummer Night's...
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A Midsummer Night's Dream: Act 3 Summary, Analysis and the Theme of Borders
This video is a summary and analysis of Act 3 of William Shakespeare's comedy A Midsummer Night's Dream. This video primarily addresses the theme of Borders and Cultural Exchange in the play. This is the fourth video in a series about A...