Shakespeare's Insults

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"You're a fishmonger!" By taking a closer look at Shakespeare's words--specifically his insults--we see why he is known as a master playwright whose works transcend time and appeal to audiences all over the world.Lesson by April Gudenrath, narration by Juliet Blake, animation by TED-Ed.View the full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/insults-by-shakespeare Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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