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.
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Meet The Creators
- Educator
- David T. Freeman, Gregory Taylor
- Director
- Brad Purnell
- Sound Designer
- Ross Allchurch
- Script Editor
- Alex Gendler
- Narrator
- Dan Simpson
