Why Shakespeare loved iambic pentameter - David T. Freeman and Gregory Taylor

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Why Shakespeare loved iambic pentameter - David T. Freeman and Gregory Taylor
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Shakespeare sometimes gets a bad rap in high schools for his complex plots and antiquated language. But a quick peek into the rhythm of his words reveals a poet deeply rooted in the way people spoke in his time — and still speak today. Why do Shakespeare’s words have such staying power? David T. Freeman and Gregory Taylor uncover the power of iambic pentameter.

Lesson by David T. Freeman and Gregory Taylor, animation by Brad Purnell.

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05:22
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