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The story centers on an aging king who, seeking to retire, divides his kingdom among his three daughters based on their declarations of love. The eldest two, Goneril and Regan, flatter him excessively, while the youngest, Cordelia, speaks truthfully and is disowned. As Lear descends into madness due to betrayal, he ultimately reconciles with Cordelia before tragedy befalls them both. Rooted in the legend of Leir of Britain, this tragedy explores themes of human suffering and familial bonds, and is regarded as one of Shakespeare's greatest works.
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The tragedy of King Lear, William Shakespeare
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- Released
- 2020
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- Title
- The tragedy of King Lear
- Subtitle
- A tragedy by William Shakespeare
- Language
- English
- Authors
- William Shakespeare
- Publisher
- Les prairies numériques
- Released
- 2020
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 136
- ISBN13
- 9782382746578
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Art & Culture, Theater
- Description
- The story centers on an aging king who, seeking to retire, divides his kingdom among his three daughters based on their declarations of love. The eldest two, Goneril and Regan, flatter him excessively, while the youngest, Cordelia, speaks truthfully and is disowned. As Lear descends into madness due to betrayal, he ultimately reconciles with Cordelia before tragedy befalls them both. Rooted in the legend of Leir of Britain, this tragedy explores themes of human suffering and familial bonds, and is regarded as one of Shakespeare's greatest works.