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Standard Deviants School: What Is Tragedy? (Shakespeare Program 2)

21 minutes 13 seconds

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In this episode, the Standard Deviants explore Shakespeare's classic tragedy "Oedipus Rex." To fully understand the play, the Standard Deviants also discuss the Middle Ages and how the time period influenced the play. Part of the "Standard Deviants School: Shakespeare" series. Please note this title contains mature themes.

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