King Lear was the First Cowboy
Professor Naomi Karavani (owns a Norton Shakespeare's Complete Works) talks about Shakespeare's sources for "his" play "King Lear" which were nearly identical to the play he "wrote." "They told me I was everything: 'tis a lie" sums up the play and Shakespeare's career. Professor Emeritus Andrew Cook (man of letters) talks about the real King Leir and his dad who was way cooler. Dr. Brittany Carney (performed King Lear in her backyard to no one) does a deep dive into the mystery surrounding the character of the Fool. Honorary Doctor Michael Summers (washes his hands like a good boy) walks us through the history of Cowboy Lear, or "The King of Texas" 2002 tele-film adaptation with Patrick Stewart (free on YouTube). This episode is for the bookish, the fools, and the idiots. Come hither. @naomikaravani @brittanyrcarney @Michaelsums @andyandycookcook247