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As you listen, you’ll encounter diverse narratives that challenge perceptions and provoke thought, all while reflecting on the universal themes of love, madness, and redemption. Discover a new book with every episode and deepen your engagement with the rich tapestry of human experience.]]></description><atom:link href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/7168197/episodes/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><language>en</language><category>Books</category><copyright>Copyright Tragedy Genre</copyright><image><url>https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ad397fc72c069174d177fa0391f93629.jpg</url><title>King Lear</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/king-lear--7168197</link></image><lastBuildDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 09:19:15 +0000</lastBuildDate><itunes:author>William Shakespeare</itunes:author><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Tragedy Genre</itunes:name><itunes:email>spreaker87@podcastlibrary.org</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ad397fc72c069174d177fa0391f93629.jpg"/><itunes:subtitle>Delve into the complexities of family, power, and the human psyche in this podcast inspired by the themes of King Lear. Each episode invites listeners to explore the intricate dynamics of loyalty, betrayal, and the search for identity amidst chaos....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Delve into the complexities of family, power, and the human psyche in this podcast inspired by the themes of King Lear. Each episode invites listeners to explore the intricate dynamics of loyalty, betrayal, and the search for identity amidst chaos. Through a rotating collection of complete audiobooks, the series examines the profound consequences of misguided decisions and the fragility of the human condition, echoing the timeless struggles found in Shakespeare's iconic tale. This is not a single story but a series of unique explorations that illuminate the darker corners of ambition and the quest for understanding. As you listen, you’ll encounter diverse narratives that challenge perceptions and provoke thought, all while reflecting on the universal themes of love, madness, and redemption. Discover a new book with every episode and deepen your engagement with the rich tapestry of human experience.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:category text="Arts"><itunes:category text="Books"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Science"/><itunes:category text="Science"><itunes:category text="Astronomy"/></itunes:category><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><podcast:guid>7778ce2d-b0d1-57cf-bb2e-17083c390c9e</podcast:guid><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><item><title>Twelfth Night (version 3)-William Shakespeare</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/twelfth-night-version-3-william-shakespeare--74628158</link><description><![CDATA[King Lear is widely held as the greatest of Shakespeare's tragedies; to some, it is the greatest play ever written. King Lear abdicates the British throne, to divide his kingdom among his three daughters in proportion to their professed love of him. His plan misfires when Cordelia, his youngest and favourite daughter, refuses to flatter her father; she is disinherited and banished. This LibriVox recording marks the 400th anniversary of the first performance of the play, on December 26th 1606. (Summary by David Barnes)LibriVox trivia….. This entire project was completed in just a week, from conception to delivery… A LibriVox record for a major dramatic work! Cast list King Lear: Andy Minter King of France: Ezwa Duke of Burgundy, Messenger, Captain: Justin Barrett Duke of Cornwall: Cori Samuel Duke of Albany: Kristin LeMoine Earl of Kent: Denny Sayers Earl of Gloster: Julian Jamison Edgar, Son to Gloster: Simon Taylor Edmund, Bastard Son to Gloster: John Gonzalez Curan, a Courtier: Karen Savage Old Man, Tenant to Gloster: CarlManchester Physician: Scott Walter Fool: Sean McGaughey Oswald, steward to Goneril: Andrew Lebrun An Officer employed by Edmund: Henry Frigon Gentleman, attendant on Cordelia: Kara Shallenberg A Herald: Gesine First Servant: Ophelia Darcy Second Servant: Esther Third Servant, Third Knight: Kirsten Ferreri Goneril, daughter to Lear: Rosalind Wills Regan, daughter to Lear: JemmaBlythe Cordelia, daughter to Lear: Kristin Hughes Stage directions: David Barnes]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74628158</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 09:02:50 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74628158/twelfth_night_version_3_william_shakespeare.mp3" length="89811412" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>William Shakespeare</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>King Lear is widely held as the greatest of Shakespeare's tragedies; to some, it is the greatest play ever written. 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King Lear abdicates the British throne, to divide his kingdom among his three daughters in proportion to their professed love of him. His plan misfires when Cordelia, his youngest and favourite daughter, refuses to flatter her father; she is disinherited and banished. This LibriVox recording marks the 400th anniversary of the first performance of the play, on December 26th 1606. (Summary by David Barnes)LibriVox trivia….. This entire project was completed in just a week, from conception to delivery… A LibriVox record for a major dramatic work! 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Cast list King Lear: Andy Minter King of France: Ezwa Duke of Burgundy, Messenger, Captain: Justin Barrett Duke of Cornwall: Cori Samuel Duke of Albany: Kristin LeMoine Earl of Kent: Denny Sayers Earl of Gloster: Julian Jamison Edgar, Son to Gloster: Simon Taylor Edmund, Bastard Son to Gloster: John Gonzalez Curan, a Courtier: Karen Savage Old Man, Tenant to Gloster: CarlManchester Physician: Scott Walter Fool: Sean McGaughey Oswald, steward to Goneril: Andrew Lebrun An Officer employed by Edmund: Henry Frigon Gentleman, attendant on Cordelia: Kara Shallenberg A Herald: Gesine First Servant: Ophelia Darcy Second Servant: Esther Third Servant, Third Knight: Kirsten Ferreri Goneril, daughter to Lear: Rosalind Wills Regan, daughter to Lear: JemmaBlythe Cordelia, daughter to Lear: Kristin Hughes Stage directions: David Barnes]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>7530</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ad397fc72c069174d177fa0391f93629.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Within and Without A Dramatic Poem-George MacDonald</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/within-and-without-a-dramatic-poem-george-macdonald--74564417</link><description><![CDATA[King Lear is widely held as the greatest of Shakespeare's tragedies; to some, it is the greatest play ever written. King Lear abdicates the British throne, to divide his kingdom among his three daughters in proportion to their professed love of him. His plan misfires when Cordelia, his youngest and favourite daughter, refuses to flatter her father; she is disinherited and banished. This LibriVox recording marks the 400th anniversary of the first performance of the play, on December 26th 1606. (Summary by David Barnes)LibriVox trivia….. This entire project was completed in just a week, from conception to delivery… A LibriVox record for a major dramatic work! Cast list King Lear: Andy Minter King of France: Ezwa Duke of Burgundy, Messenger, Captain: Justin Barrett Duke of Cornwall: Cori Samuel Duke of Albany: Kristin LeMoine Earl of Kent: Denny Sayers Earl of Gloster: Julian Jamison Edgar, Son to Gloster: Simon Taylor Edmund, Bastard Son to Gloster: John Gonzalez Curan, a Courtier: Karen Savage Old Man, Tenant to Gloster: CarlManchester Physician: Scott Walter Fool: Sean McGaughey Oswald, steward to Goneril: Andrew Lebrun An Officer employed by Edmund: Henry Frigon Gentleman, attendant on Cordelia: Kara Shallenberg A Herald: Gesine First Servant: Ophelia Darcy Second Servant: Esther Third Servant, Third Knight: Kirsten Ferreri Goneril, daughter to Lear: Rosalind Wills Regan, daughter to Lear: JemmaBlythe Cordelia, daughter to Lear: Kristin Hughes Stage directions: David Barnes]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74564417</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:02:49 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74564417/within_and_without_a_dramatic_poem_george_macdonald.mp3" length="128125605" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>William Shakespeare</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>King Lear is widely held as the greatest of Shakespeare's tragedies; to some, it is the greatest play ever written. 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Cast list King Lear: Andy Minter King of France: Ezwa Duke of Burgundy, Messenger, Captain: Justin Barrett Duke of Cornwall: Cori Samuel Duke of Albany: Kristin LeMoine Earl of Kent: Denny Sayers Earl of Gloster: Julian Jamison Edgar, Son to Gloster: Simon Taylor Edmund, Bastard Son to Gloster: John Gonzalez Curan, a Courtier: Karen Savage Old Man, Tenant to Gloster: CarlManchester Physician: Scott Walter Fool: Sean McGaughey Oswald, steward to Goneril: Andrew Lebrun An Officer employed by Edmund: Henry Frigon Gentleman, attendant on Cordelia: Kara Shallenberg A Herald: Gesine First Servant: Ophelia Darcy Second Servant: Esther Third Servant, Third Knight: Kirsten Ferreri Goneril, daughter to Lear: Rosalind Wills Regan, daughter to Lear: JemmaBlythe Cordelia, daughter to Lear: Kristin Hughes Stage directions: David Barnes]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>16000</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ad397fc72c069174d177fa0391f93629.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Once on a Time (version 2 Dramatic Reading)-A. 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Cast list King Lear: Andy Minter King of France: Ezwa Duke of Burgundy, Messenger, Captain: Justin Barrett Duke of Cornwall: Cori Samuel Duke of Albany: Kristin LeMoine Earl of Kent: Denny Sayers Earl of Gloster: Julian Jamison Edgar, Son to Gloster: Simon Taylor Edmund, Bastard Son to Gloster: John Gonzalez Curan, a Courtier: Karen Savage Old Man, Tenant to Gloster: CarlManchester Physician: Scott Walter Fool: Sean McGaughey Oswald, steward to Goneril: Andrew Lebrun An Officer employed by Edmund: Henry Frigon Gentleman, attendant on Cordelia: Kara Shallenberg A Herald: Gesine First Servant: Ophelia Darcy Second Servant: Esther Third Servant, Third Knight: Kirsten Ferreri Goneril, daughter to Lear: Rosalind Wills Regan, daughter to Lear: JemmaBlythe Cordelia, daughter to Lear: Kristin Hughes Stage directions: David Barnes]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74533470</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:09:16 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74533470/once_on_a_time_version_2_dramatic_reading_a_a_milne.mp3" length="155515938" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>William Shakespeare</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>King Lear is widely held as the greatest of Shakespeare's tragedies; to some, it is the greatest play ever written. 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King Lear abdicates the British throne, to divide his kingdom among his three daughters in proportion to their professed love of him. His plan misfires when Cordelia, his youngest and favourite daughter, refuses to flatter her father; she is disinherited and banished. This LibriVox recording marks the 400th anniversary of the first performance of the play, on December 26th 1606. (Summary by David Barnes)LibriVox trivia….. This entire project was completed in just a week, from conception to delivery… A LibriVox record for a major dramatic work! 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Cast list King Lear: Andy Minter King of France: Ezwa Duke of Burgundy, Messenger, Captain: Justin Barrett Duke of Cornwall: Cori Samuel Duke of Albany: Kristin LeMoine Earl of Kent: Denny Sayers Earl of Gloster: Julian Jamison Edgar, Son to Gloster: Simon Taylor Edmund, Bastard Son to Gloster: John Gonzalez Curan, a Courtier: Karen Savage Old Man, Tenant to Gloster: CarlManchester Physician: Scott Walter Fool: Sean McGaughey Oswald, steward to Goneril: Andrew Lebrun An Officer employed by Edmund: Henry Frigon Gentleman, attendant on Cordelia: Kara Shallenberg A Herald: Gesine First Servant: Ophelia Darcy Second Servant: Esther Third Servant, Third Knight: Kirsten Ferreri Goneril, daughter to Lear: Rosalind Wills Regan, daughter to Lear: JemmaBlythe Cordelia, daughter to Lear: Kristin Hughes Stage directions: David Barnes]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>8399</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ad397fc72c069174d177fa0391f93629.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Recruiting Officer-George Farquhar</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/recruiting-officer-george-farquhar--74464104</link><description><![CDATA[King Lear is widely held as the greatest of Shakespeare's tragedies; to some, it is the greatest play ever written. King Lear abdicates the British throne, to divide his kingdom among his three daughters in proportion to their professed love of him. His plan misfires when Cordelia, his youngest and favourite daughter, refuses to flatter her father; she is disinherited and banished. This LibriVox recording marks the 400th anniversary of the first performance of the play, on December 26th 1606. (Summary by David Barnes)LibriVox trivia….. This entire project was completed in just a week, from conception to delivery… A LibriVox record for a major dramatic work! Cast list King Lear: Andy Minter King of France: Ezwa Duke of Burgundy, Messenger, Captain: Justin Barrett Duke of Cornwall: Cori Samuel Duke of Albany: Kristin LeMoine Earl of Kent: Denny Sayers Earl of Gloster: Julian Jamison Edgar, Son to Gloster: Simon Taylor Edmund, Bastard Son to Gloster: John Gonzalez Curan, a Courtier: Karen Savage Old Man, Tenant to Gloster: CarlManchester Physician: Scott Walter Fool: Sean McGaughey Oswald, steward to Goneril: Andrew Lebrun An Officer employed by Edmund: Henry Frigon Gentleman, attendant on Cordelia: Kara Shallenberg A Herald: Gesine First Servant: Ophelia Darcy Second Servant: Esther Third Servant, Third Knight: Kirsten Ferreri Goneril, daughter to Lear: Rosalind Wills Regan, daughter to Lear: JemmaBlythe Cordelia, daughter to Lear: Kristin Hughes Stage directions: David Barnes]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74464104</guid><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:08:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74464104/recruiting_officer_george_farquhar.mp3" length="63696532" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>William Shakespeare</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>King Lear is widely held as the greatest of Shakespeare's tragedies; to some, it is the greatest play ever written. 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Cast list King Lear: Andy Minter King of France: Ezwa Duke of Burgundy, Messenger, Captain: Justin Barrett Duke of Cornwall: Cori Samuel Duke of Albany: Kristin LeMoine Earl of Kent: Denny Sayers Earl of Gloster: Julian Jamison Edgar, Son to Gloster: Simon Taylor Edmund, Bastard Son to Gloster: John Gonzalez Curan, a Courtier: Karen Savage Old Man, Tenant to Gloster: CarlManchester Physician: Scott Walter Fool: Sean McGaughey Oswald, steward to Goneril: Andrew Lebrun An Officer employed by Edmund: Henry Frigon Gentleman, attendant on Cordelia: Kara Shallenberg A Herald: Gesine First Servant: Ophelia Darcy Second Servant: Esther Third Servant, Third Knight: Kirsten Ferreri Goneril, daughter to Lear: Rosalind Wills Regan, daughter to Lear: JemmaBlythe Cordelia, daughter to Lear: Kristin Hughes Stage directions: David Barnes]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>7954</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ad397fc72c069174d177fa0391f93629.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Paolo and Francesca-Stephen Phillips</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/paolo-and-francesca-stephen-phillips--74431967</link><description><![CDATA[King Lear is widely held as the greatest of Shakespeare's tragedies; to some, it is the greatest play ever written. King Lear abdicates the British throne, to divide his kingdom among his three daughters in proportion to their professed love of him. His plan misfires when Cordelia, his youngest and favourite daughter, refuses to flatter her father; she is disinherited and banished. This LibriVox recording marks the 400th anniversary of the first performance of the play, on December 26th 1606. (Summary by David Barnes)LibriVox trivia….. This entire project was completed in just a week, from conception to delivery… A LibriVox record for a major dramatic work! Cast list King Lear: Andy Minter King of France: Ezwa Duke of Burgundy, Messenger, Captain: Justin Barrett Duke of Cornwall: Cori Samuel Duke of Albany: Kristin LeMoine Earl of Kent: Denny Sayers Earl of Gloster: Julian Jamison Edgar, Son to Gloster: Simon Taylor Edmund, Bastard Son to Gloster: John Gonzalez Curan, a Courtier: Karen Savage Old Man, Tenant to Gloster: CarlManchester Physician: Scott Walter Fool: Sean McGaughey Oswald, steward to Goneril: Andrew Lebrun An Officer employed by Edmund: Henry Frigon Gentleman, attendant on Cordelia: Kara Shallenberg A Herald: Gesine First Servant: Ophelia Darcy Second Servant: Esther Third Servant, Third Knight: Kirsten Ferreri Goneril, daughter to Lear: Rosalind Wills Regan, daughter to Lear: JemmaBlythe Cordelia, daughter to Lear: Kristin Hughes Stage directions: David Barnes]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74431967</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:08:45 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74431967/paolo_and_francesca_stephen_phillips.mp3" length="50207559" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>William Shakespeare</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>King Lear is widely held as the greatest of Shakespeare's tragedies; to some, it is the greatest play ever written. King Lear abdicates the British throne, to divide his kingdom among his three daughters in proportion to their professed love of him....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[King Lear is widely held as the greatest of Shakespeare's tragedies; to some, it is the greatest play ever written. King Lear abdicates the British throne, to divide his kingdom among his three daughters in proportion to their professed love of him. His plan misfires when Cordelia, his youngest and favourite daughter, refuses to flatter her father; she is disinherited and banished. This LibriVox recording marks the 400th anniversary of the first performance of the play, on December 26th 1606. (Summary by David Barnes)LibriVox trivia….. This entire project was completed in just a week, from conception to delivery… A LibriVox record for a major dramatic work! Cast list King Lear: Andy Minter King of France: Ezwa Duke of Burgundy, Messenger, Captain: Justin Barrett Duke of Cornwall: Cori Samuel Duke of Albany: Kristin LeMoine Earl of Kent: Denny Sayers Earl of Gloster: Julian Jamison Edgar, Son to Gloster: Simon Taylor Edmund, Bastard Son to Gloster: John Gonzalez Curan, a Courtier: Karen Savage Old Man, Tenant to Gloster: CarlManchester Physician: Scott Walter Fool: Sean McGaughey Oswald, steward to Goneril: Andrew Lebrun An Officer employed by Edmund: Henry Frigon Gentleman, attendant on Cordelia: Kara Shallenberg A Herald: Gesine First Servant: Ophelia Darcy Second Servant: Esther Third Servant, Third Knight: Kirsten Ferreri Goneril, daughter to Lear: Rosalind Wills Regan, daughter to Lear: JemmaBlythe Cordelia, daughter to Lear: Kristin Hughes Stage directions: David Barnes]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>6270</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ad397fc72c069174d177fa0391f93629.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Coriolanus-William Shakespeare</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/coriolanus-william-shakespeare--74390876</link><description><![CDATA[King Lear is widely held as the greatest of Shakespeare's tragedies; to some, it is the greatest play ever written. King Lear abdicates the British throne, to divide his kingdom among his three daughters in proportion to their professed love of him. His plan misfires when Cordelia, his youngest and favourite daughter, refuses to flatter her father; she is disinherited and banished. This LibriVox recording marks the 400th anniversary of the first performance of the play, on December 26th 1606. (Summary by David Barnes)LibriVox trivia….. This entire project was completed in just a week, from conception to delivery… A LibriVox record for a major dramatic work! Cast list King Lear: Andy Minter King of France: Ezwa Duke of Burgundy, Messenger, Captain: Justin Barrett Duke of Cornwall: Cori Samuel Duke of Albany: Kristin LeMoine Earl of Kent: Denny Sayers Earl of Gloster: Julian Jamison Edgar, Son to Gloster: Simon Taylor Edmund, Bastard Son to Gloster: John Gonzalez Curan, a Courtier: Karen Savage Old Man, Tenant to Gloster: CarlManchester Physician: Scott Walter Fool: Sean McGaughey Oswald, steward to Goneril: Andrew Lebrun An Officer employed by Edmund: Henry Frigon Gentleman, attendant on Cordelia: Kara Shallenberg A Herald: Gesine First Servant: Ophelia Darcy Second Servant: Esther Third Servant, Third Knight: Kirsten Ferreri Goneril, daughter to Lear: Rosalind Wills Regan, daughter to Lear: JemmaBlythe Cordelia, daughter to Lear: Kristin Hughes Stage directions: David Barnes]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74390876</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:36:19 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74390876/coriolanus_william_shakespeare.mp3" length="95793149" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>William Shakespeare</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>King Lear is widely held as the greatest of Shakespeare's tragedies; to some, it is the greatest play ever written. King Lear abdicates the British throne, to divide his kingdom among his three daughters in proportion to their professed love of him....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[King Lear is widely held as the greatest of Shakespeare's tragedies; to some, it is the greatest play ever written. King Lear abdicates the British throne, to divide his kingdom among his three daughters in proportion to their professed love of him. His plan misfires when Cordelia, his youngest and favourite daughter, refuses to flatter her father; she is disinherited and banished. This LibriVox recording marks the 400th anniversary of the first performance of the play, on December 26th 1606. (Summary by David Barnes)LibriVox trivia….. This entire project was completed in just a week, from conception to delivery… A LibriVox record for a major dramatic work! Cast list King Lear: Andy Minter King of France: Ezwa Duke of Burgundy, Messenger, Captain: Justin Barrett Duke of Cornwall: Cori Samuel Duke of Albany: Kristin LeMoine Earl of Kent: Denny Sayers Earl of Gloster: Julian Jamison Edgar, Son to Gloster: Simon Taylor Edmund, Bastard Son to Gloster: John Gonzalez Curan, a Courtier: Karen Savage Old Man, Tenant to Gloster: CarlManchester Physician: Scott Walter Fool: Sean McGaughey Oswald, steward to Goneril: Andrew Lebrun An Officer employed by Edmund: Henry Frigon Gentleman, attendant on Cordelia: Kara Shallenberg A Herald: Gesine First Servant: Ophelia Darcy Second Servant: Esther Third Servant, Third Knight: Kirsten Ferreri Goneril, daughter to Lear: Rosalind Wills Regan, daughter to Lear: JemmaBlythe Cordelia, daughter to Lear: Kristin Hughes Stage directions: David Barnes]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>11962</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ad397fc72c069174d177fa0391f93629.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>History Plays for the Grammar Grades-Mary Ella Lyng</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/history-plays-for-the-grammar-grades-mary-ella-lyng--74349078</link><description><![CDATA[King Lear is widely held as the greatest of Shakespeare's tragedies; to some, it is the greatest play ever written. King Lear abdicates the British throne, to divide his kingdom among his three daughters in proportion to their professed love of him. His plan misfires when Cordelia, his youngest and favourite daughter, refuses to flatter her father; she is disinherited and banished. This LibriVox recording marks the 400th anniversary of the first performance of the play, on December 26th 1606. (Summary by David Barnes)LibriVox trivia….. This entire project was completed in just a week, from conception to delivery… A LibriVox record for a major dramatic work! Cast list King Lear: Andy Minter King of France: Ezwa Duke of Burgundy, Messenger, Captain: Justin Barrett Duke of Cornwall: Cori Samuel Duke of Albany: Kristin LeMoine Earl of Kent: Denny Sayers Earl of Gloster: Julian Jamison Edgar, Son to Gloster: Simon Taylor Edmund, Bastard Son to Gloster: John Gonzalez Curan, a Courtier: Karen Savage Old Man, Tenant to Gloster: CarlManchester Physician: Scott Walter Fool: Sean McGaughey Oswald, steward to Goneril: Andrew Lebrun An Officer employed by Edmund: Henry Frigon Gentleman, attendant on Cordelia: Kara Shallenberg A Herald: Gesine First Servant: Ophelia Darcy Second Servant: Esther Third Servant, Third Knight: Kirsten Ferreri Goneril, daughter to Lear: Rosalind Wills Regan, daughter to Lear: JemmaBlythe Cordelia, daughter to Lear: Kristin Hughes Stage directions: David Barnes]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74349078</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:27:34 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74349078/history_plays_for_the_grammar_grades_mary_ella_lyng.mp3" length="43930005" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>William Shakespeare</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>King Lear is widely held as the greatest of Shakespeare's tragedies; to some, it is the greatest play ever written. 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Cast list King Lear: Andy Minter King of France: Ezwa Duke of Burgundy, Messenger, Captain: Justin Barrett Duke of Cornwall: Cori Samuel Duke of Albany: Kristin LeMoine Earl of Kent: Denny Sayers Earl of Gloster: Julian Jamison Edgar, Son to Gloster: Simon Taylor Edmund, Bastard Son to Gloster: John Gonzalez Curan, a Courtier: Karen Savage Old Man, Tenant to Gloster: CarlManchester Physician: Scott Walter Fool: Sean McGaughey Oswald, steward to Goneril: Andrew Lebrun An Officer employed by Edmund: Henry Frigon Gentleman, attendant on Cordelia: Kara Shallenberg A Herald: Gesine First Servant: Ophelia Darcy Second Servant: Esther Third Servant, Third Knight: Kirsten Ferreri Goneril, daughter to Lear: Rosalind Wills Regan, daughter to Lear: JemmaBlythe Cordelia, daughter to Lear: Kristin Hughes Stage directions: David Barnes]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5486</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ad397fc72c069174d177fa0391f93629.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Measure For Measure-William Shakespeare</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/measure-for-measure-william-shakespeare--74209293</link><description><![CDATA[King Lear is widely held as the greatest of Shakespeare's tragedies; to some, it is the greatest play ever written. King Lear abdicates the British throne, to divide his kingdom among his three daughters in proportion to their professed love of him. His plan misfires when Cordelia, his youngest and favourite daughter, refuses to flatter her father; she is disinherited and banished. This LibriVox recording marks the 400th anniversary of the first performance of the play, on December 26th 1606. (Summary by David Barnes)LibriVox trivia….. This entire project was completed in just a week, from conception to delivery… A LibriVox record for a major dramatic work! Cast list King Lear: Andy Minter King of France: Ezwa Duke of Burgundy, Messenger, Captain: Justin Barrett Duke of Cornwall: Cori Samuel Duke of Albany: Kristin LeMoine Earl of Kent: Denny Sayers Earl of Gloster: Julian Jamison Edgar, Son to Gloster: Simon Taylor Edmund, Bastard Son to Gloster: John Gonzalez Curan, a Courtier: Karen Savage Old Man, Tenant to Gloster: CarlManchester Physician: Scott Walter Fool: Sean McGaughey Oswald, steward to Goneril: Andrew Lebrun An Officer employed by Edmund: Henry Frigon Gentleman, attendant on Cordelia: Kara Shallenberg A Herald: Gesine First Servant: Ophelia Darcy Second Servant: Esther Third Servant, Third Knight: Kirsten Ferreri Goneril, daughter to Lear: Rosalind Wills Regan, daughter to Lear: JemmaBlythe Cordelia, daughter to Lear: Kristin Hughes Stage directions: David Barnes]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74209293</guid><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:09:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74209293/measure_for_measure_william_shakespeare.mp3" length="73108568" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>William Shakespeare</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>King Lear is widely held as the greatest of Shakespeare's tragedies; to some, it is the greatest play ever written. 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Cast list King Lear: Andy Minter King of France: Ezwa Duke of Burgundy, Messenger, Captain: Justin Barrett Duke of Cornwall: Cori Samuel Duke of Albany: Kristin LeMoine Earl of Kent: Denny Sayers Earl of Gloster: Julian Jamison Edgar, Son to Gloster: Simon Taylor Edmund, Bastard Son to Gloster: John Gonzalez Curan, a Courtier: Karen Savage Old Man, Tenant to Gloster: CarlManchester Physician: Scott Walter Fool: Sean McGaughey Oswald, steward to Goneril: Andrew Lebrun An Officer employed by Edmund: Henry Frigon Gentleman, attendant on Cordelia: Kara Shallenberg A Herald: Gesine First Servant: Ophelia Darcy Second Servant: Esther Third Servant, Third Knight: Kirsten Ferreri Goneril, daughter to Lear: Rosalind Wills Regan, daughter to Lear: JemmaBlythe Cordelia, daughter to Lear: Kristin Hughes Stage directions: David Barnes]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>9129</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ad397fc72c069174d177fa0391f93629.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>One-Act Play Collection 018-Various</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/one-act-play-collection-018-various--74163632</link><description><![CDATA[King Lear is widely held as the greatest of Shakespeare's tragedies; to some, it is the greatest play ever written. King Lear abdicates the British throne, to divide his kingdom among his three daughters in proportion to their professed love of him. His plan misfires when Cordelia, his youngest and favourite daughter, refuses to flatter her father; she is disinherited and banished. This LibriVox recording marks the 400th anniversary of the first performance of the play, on December 26th 1606. (Summary by David Barnes)LibriVox trivia….. This entire project was completed in just a week, from conception to delivery… A LibriVox record for a major dramatic work! Cast list King Lear: Andy Minter King of France: Ezwa Duke of Burgundy, Messenger, Captain: Justin Barrett Duke of Cornwall: Cori Samuel Duke of Albany: Kristin LeMoine Earl of Kent: Denny Sayers Earl of Gloster: Julian Jamison Edgar, Son to Gloster: Simon Taylor Edmund, Bastard Son to Gloster: John Gonzalez Curan, a Courtier: Karen Savage Old Man, Tenant to Gloster: CarlManchester Physician: Scott Walter Fool: Sean McGaughey Oswald, steward to Goneril: Andrew Lebrun An Officer employed by Edmund: Henry Frigon Gentleman, attendant on Cordelia: Kara Shallenberg A Herald: Gesine First Servant: Ophelia Darcy Second Servant: Esther Third Servant, Third Knight: Kirsten Ferreri Goneril, daughter to Lear: Rosalind Wills Regan, daughter to Lear: JemmaBlythe Cordelia, daughter to Lear: Kristin Hughes Stage directions: David Barnes]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74163632</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:09:17 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74163632/one_act_play_collection_018_various.mp3" length="192836067" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>William Shakespeare</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>King Lear is widely held as the greatest of Shakespeare's tragedies; to some, it is the greatest play ever written. 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Cast list King Lear: Andy Minter King of France: Ezwa Duke of Burgundy, Messenger, Captain: Justin Barrett Duke of Cornwall: Cori Samuel Duke of Albany: Kristin LeMoine Earl of Kent: Denny Sayers Earl of Gloster: Julian Jamison Edgar, Son to Gloster: Simon Taylor Edmund, Bastard Son to Gloster: John Gonzalez Curan, a Courtier: Karen Savage Old Man, Tenant to Gloster: CarlManchester Physician: Scott Walter Fool: Sean McGaughey Oswald, steward to Goneril: Andrew Lebrun An Officer employed by Edmund: Henry Frigon Gentleman, attendant on Cordelia: Kara Shallenberg A Herald: Gesine First Servant: Ophelia Darcy Second Servant: Esther Third Servant, Third Knight: Kirsten Ferreri Goneril, daughter to Lear: Rosalind Wills Regan, daughter to Lear: JemmaBlythe Cordelia, daughter to Lear: Kristin Hughes Stage directions: David Barnes]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>24080</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ad397fc72c069174d177fa0391f93629.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>History of King Lear-Nahum Tate</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/history-of-king-lear-nahum-tate--74119122</link><description><![CDATA[King Lear is widely held as the greatest of Shakespeare's tragedies; to some, it is the greatest play ever written. King Lear abdicates the British throne, to divide his kingdom among his three daughters in proportion to their professed love of him. His plan misfires when Cordelia, his youngest and favourite daughter, refuses to flatter her father; she is disinherited and banished. This LibriVox recording marks the 400th anniversary of the first performance of the play, on December 26th 1606. (Summary by David Barnes)LibriVox trivia….. This entire project was completed in just a week, from conception to delivery… A LibriVox record for a major dramatic work! Cast list King Lear: Andy Minter King of France: Ezwa Duke of Burgundy, Messenger, Captain: Justin Barrett Duke of Cornwall: Cori Samuel Duke of Albany: Kristin LeMoine Earl of Kent: Denny Sayers Earl of Gloster: Julian Jamison Edgar, Son to Gloster: Simon Taylor Edmund, Bastard Son to Gloster: John Gonzalez Curan, a Courtier: Karen Savage Old Man, Tenant to Gloster: CarlManchester Physician: Scott Walter Fool: Sean McGaughey Oswald, steward to Goneril: Andrew Lebrun An Officer employed by Edmund: Henry Frigon Gentleman, attendant on Cordelia: Kara Shallenberg A Herald: Gesine First Servant: Ophelia Darcy Second Servant: Esther Third Servant, Third Knight: Kirsten Ferreri Goneril, daughter to Lear: Rosalind Wills Regan, daughter to Lear: JemmaBlythe Cordelia, daughter to Lear: Kristin Hughes Stage directions: David Barnes]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74119122</guid><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:50:46 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74119122/history_of_king_lear_nahum_tate.mp3" length="76325858" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>William Shakespeare</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>King Lear is widely held as the greatest of Shakespeare's tragedies; to some, it is the greatest play ever written. 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Cast list King Lear: Andy Minter King of France: Ezwa Duke of Burgundy, Messenger, Captain: Justin Barrett Duke of Cornwall: Cori Samuel Duke of Albany: Kristin LeMoine Earl of Kent: Denny Sayers Earl of Gloster: Julian Jamison Edgar, Son to Gloster: Simon Taylor Edmund, Bastard Son to Gloster: John Gonzalez Curan, a Courtier: Karen Savage Old Man, Tenant to Gloster: CarlManchester Physician: Scott Walter Fool: Sean McGaughey Oswald, steward to Goneril: Andrew Lebrun An Officer employed by Edmund: Henry Frigon Gentleman, attendant on Cordelia: Kara Shallenberg A Herald: Gesine First Servant: Ophelia Darcy Second Servant: Esther Third Servant, Third Knight: Kirsten Ferreri Goneril, daughter to Lear: Rosalind Wills Regan, daughter to Lear: JemmaBlythe Cordelia, daughter to Lear: Kristin Hughes Stage directions: David Barnes]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>9531</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ad397fc72c069174d177fa0391f93629.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Tragedy of King Lear (version 3)-William Shakespeare</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/tragedy-of-king-lear-version-3-william-shakespeare--73425497</link><description><![CDATA["Tragedy of King Lear" by William Shakespeare delves into the complexities of loyalty, power, and madness as it follows the downfall of a king who misjudges the love of his daughters. This timeless tale explores themes of betrayal, the fragility of human relationships, and the quest for identity amidst chaos, making it a profound reflection on the human condition. The raw emotional depth and moral dilemmas presented in Lear's journey resonate with audiences today, reminding us of the enduring struggle between authority and compassion. Shakespeare's masterful language and intricate characterizations ensure that this tragedy remains a vital exploration of the consequences of pride and the search for redemption.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73425497</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 09:01:23 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73425497/tragedy_of_king_lear_version_3_william_shakespeare.mp3" length="107333916" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>William Shakespeare</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"Tragedy of King Lear" by William Shakespeare delves into the complexities of loyalty, power, and madness as it follows the downfall of a king who misjudges the love of his daughters. This timeless tale explores themes of betrayal, the fragility of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA["Tragedy of King Lear" by William Shakespeare delves into the complexities of loyalty, power, and madness as it follows the downfall of a king who misjudges the love of his daughters. This timeless tale explores themes of betrayal, the fragility of human relationships, and the quest for identity amidst chaos, making it a profound reflection on the human condition. The raw emotional depth and moral dilemmas presented in Lear's journey resonate with audiences today, reminding us of the enduring struggle between authority and compassion. Shakespeare's masterful language and intricate characterizations ensure that this tragedy remains a vital exploration of the consequences of pride and the search for redemption.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>13403</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ad397fc72c069174d177fa0391f93629.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>King Lear - William Shakespeare</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/king-lear-william-shakespeare--72923019</link><description><![CDATA[King Lear is widely held as the greatest of Shakespeare's tragedies; to some, it is the greatest play ever written. King Lear abdicates the British throne, to divide his kingdom among his three daughters in proportion to their professed love of him. His plan misfires when Cordelia, his youngest and favourite daughter, refuses to flatter her father; she is disinherited and banished. This LibriVox recording marks the 400th anniversary of the first performance of the play, on December 26th 1606. (Summary by David Barnes)LibriVox trivia….. This entire project was completed in just a week, from conception to delivery… A LibriVox record for a major dramatic work! Cast list King Lear: Andy Minter King of France: Ezwa Duke of Burgundy, Messenger, Captain: Justin Barrett Duke of Cornwall: Cori Samuel Duke of Albany: Kristin LeMoine Earl of Kent: Denny Sayers Earl of Gloster: Julian Jamison Edgar, Son to Gloster: Simon Taylor Edmund, Bastard Son to Gloster: John Gonzalez Curan, a Courtier: Karen Savage Old Man, Tenant to Gloster: CarlManchester Physician: Scott Walter Fool: Sean McGaughey Oswald, steward to Goneril: Andrew Lebrun An Officer employed by Edmund: Henry Frigon Gentleman, attendant on Cordelia: Kara Shallenberg A Herald: Gesine First Servant: Ophelia Darcy Second Servant: Esther Third Servant, Third Knight: Kirsten Ferreri Goneril, daughter to Lear: Rosalind Wills Regan, daughter to Lear: JemmaBlythe Cordelia, daughter to Lear: Kristin Hughes Stage directions: David Barnes]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72923019</guid><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 00:21:29 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72923019/king_lear_william_shakespeare.mp3" length="97480663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>William Shakespeare</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>King Lear is widely held as the greatest of Shakespeare's tragedies; to some, it is the greatest play ever written. King Lear abdicates the British throne, to divide his kingdom among his three daughters in proportion to their professed love of him....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[King Lear is widely held as the greatest of Shakespeare's tragedies; to some, it is the greatest play ever written. King Lear abdicates the British throne, to divide his kingdom among his three daughters in proportion to their professed love of him. His plan misfires when Cordelia, his youngest and favourite daughter, refuses to flatter her father; she is disinherited and banished. This LibriVox recording marks the 400th anniversary of the first performance of the play, on December 26th 1606. (Summary by David Barnes)LibriVox trivia….. This entire project was completed in just a week, from conception to delivery… A LibriVox record for a major dramatic work! Cast list King Lear: Andy Minter King of France: Ezwa Duke of Burgundy, Messenger, Captain: Justin Barrett Duke of Cornwall: Cori Samuel Duke of Albany: Kristin LeMoine Earl of Kent: Denny Sayers Earl of Gloster: Julian Jamison Edgar, Son to Gloster: Simon Taylor Edmund, Bastard Son to Gloster: John Gonzalez Curan, a Courtier: Karen Savage Old Man, Tenant to Gloster: CarlManchester Physician: Scott Walter Fool: Sean McGaughey Oswald, steward to Goneril: Andrew Lebrun An Officer employed by Edmund: Henry Frigon Gentleman, attendant on Cordelia: Kara Shallenberg A Herald: Gesine First Servant: Ophelia Darcy Second Servant: Esther Third Servant, Third Knight: Kirsten Ferreri Goneril, daughter to Lear: Rosalind Wills Regan, daughter to Lear: JemmaBlythe Cordelia, daughter to Lear: Kristin Hughes Stage directions: David Barnes]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>12186</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>barnes,cordelia,daughter,duke,gloster,goneril,king,lear,shakespeare,tragedy</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ad397fc72c069174d177fa0391f93629.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>
