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Set in the theatrical world of Shakespeare's England, this anonymously authored play presents an alternative take on the familiar tale of King Leir. Unlike Shakespeare's version, it features a happy ending where Cordelia marries the King of France, reconciles with her father, and successfully reclaims the English crown from her treacherous sisters, Gonorill and Regan. This rare Stewart play is published for the first time in a standalone edition, providing insight into its historical context and influence on Shakespeare's work.
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King Leir, Anonymus
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- Released
- 2002
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- Title
- King Leir
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Anonymus
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis
- Publisher
- 2002
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 146
- ISBN13
- 9780878301607
- Category
- Art / Culture, Theatre / Drama
- Description
- Set in the theatrical world of Shakespeare's England, this anonymously authored play presents an alternative take on the familiar tale of King Leir. Unlike Shakespeare's version, it features a happy ending where Cordelia marries the King of France, reconciles with her father, and successfully reclaims the English crown from her treacherous sisters, Gonorill and Regan. This rare Stewart play is published for the first time in a standalone edition, providing insight into its historical context and influence on Shakespeare's work.