Curated OER
King Lear: Fun Trivia Quiz
Some amusing commentary accompanies the answers to this interactive online quiz about Shakespeare's tragedy, which is on the syllabus for many high school seniors. The details in question range from fundamental to esoteric. Check content...
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: There Once Was...
Part 2 of this tutorial on limerick writing demonstrates the importance of form (meter and rhyme) in limerick poetry using the exemplary and amusing work of Edward Lear.
Northern Virginia Community College
Introduction to Theatre: The Elizabethan Stage
This site mainly discusses the Elizabethan Theatres. It gives statistics about the various theatres of that time period, and provides interesting information about them. Some information on William Shakespeare is also provided.
University of Victoria (Canada)
Internet Shakespeare Editions: "King Lear"
Some background of William Shakespeare's tragedy "King Lear" provided by the University of Victoria. It discusses a variety of aspects of the play including societal, historical, intellectual, and literary background, as well as staging.
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: Edward Lear
Resource provides a brief biographical overview of Edward Lear including information on his life and links to selected poems. A column of links to additional reading information on Lear is also provided.