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My Own Shakespeare
Melvyn Bragg
May 21, 2012
Melvyn Bragg, Broadcaster, reflects on the power of language in King Lear, describing the lines as imitating nature at its most fierce.
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- Melvyn Bragg was inspired by a speech from King Lear (Act 3 Scene 2) which he read out loud during his school days.
- The speaker highlights the intoxicating power of Shakespeare's language, describing it as hitting you and leaving you feeling amazed.
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Fascination with Shakespeare's Language
The speaker recalls being introduced to Shakespeare's works in school and how reading King Lear out loud left a lasting impression. The extraordinary language of Shakespeare's plays, particularly the powerful and fierce lines, captivated the speaker, leading to a continued fascination with Shakespeare's works.
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