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King Lear

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Pages: 138 pages
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The plot centers on an aging monarch who seeks to divide his kingdom among his three daughters, testing their love for him. The eldest daughters, Regan and Goneril, deceive him with flattery, while the youngest, Cordelia, speaks truthfully and is disowned. This misguided decision leads Lear into madness, highlighting themes of human folly and the tragic consequences of betrayal. Regarded as one of Shakespeare's most powerful works, this edition features annotations by Henry N. Hudson and an introduction by Charles H. Herford, printed on premium acid-free paper.

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Title: King Lear
Language: English
Authors: William Shakespeare
Publisher: Digireads.com
Released: 2021
Pages: 138
ISBN13: 9781420975864
Tags: Fiction, Art & Culture, Poetry, Classics, Theater & Drama, Plants & Botany, School, Dramas, Plays, England, Dark, Herbs, Heritage, Kings, Daughters, Tragedy, Madness, Hypocrisy
Rating: 4.15 out of 5
Description: The plot centers on an aging monarch who seeks to divide his kingdom among his three daughters, testing their love for him. The eldest daughters, Regan and Goneril, deceive him with flattery, while the youngest, Cordelia, speaks truthfully and is disowned. This misguided decision leads Lear into madness, highlighting themes of human folly and the tragic consequences of betrayal. Regarded as one of Shakespeare's most powerful works, this edition features annotations by Henry N. Hudson and an introduction by Charles H. Herford, printed on premium acid-free paper.