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King Lear

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  • 230 pages
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The plot centers on an aging monarch who, seeking to relinquish his throne, tests the loyalty of his three daughters by promising the largest inheritance to the one who professes her love most fervently. This decision sets off a tragic chain of events, revealing themes of betrayal, madness, and the complexities of familial relationships as the true nature of love and loyalty is exposed. The story explores the consequences of pride and the fragility of human connections.

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Language
English
Publisher
Sovereign
Released
2018
Pages
230
ISBN13
9781787246782
Series
First published
1606
Original title
King Lear
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4.05 out of 5
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The plot centers on an aging monarch who, seeking to relinquish his throne, tests the loyalty of his three daughters by promising the largest inheritance to the one who professes her love most fervently. This decision sets off a tragic chain of events, revealing themes of betrayal, madness, and the complexities of familial relationships as the true nature of love and loyalty is exposed. The story explores the consequences of pride and the fragility of human connections.