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Cover of King Lear by William Shakespeare
Year: 2016
Language: en
Pages: 188
ISBN-13: 9781536848151
Dewey Decimal: 822.3/3
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King Lear by William Shakespeare is a tragedy published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform on August 2, 2016. This edition contains 188 pages and is presented in English. The play explores the gradual descent into madness of King Lear, who relinquishes his kingdom by distributing his wealth to two of his three daughters based on their flattery, leading to tragic outcomes for all involved.

Readers will find a profound narrative that delves into themes of power, betrayal, and familial relationships. The story is rooted in the legend of Leir of Britain, a mythological pre-Roman Celtic king, and highlights the consequences of Lear’s misguided decisions. This edition offers a literary exploration that is relevant to both young adult fiction and literary collections, making it a significant work in Shakespeare’s oeuvre.


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King Lear is a tragedy written by William Shakespeare. It depicts the gradual descent into madness of the title character, after he disposes of his kingdom giving bequests to two of his three daughters based on their flattery of him, bringing tragic consequences for all. Derived from the legend of Leir of Britain, a mythological pre-Roman Celtic king

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“King Lear” is credited to William Shakespeare.
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Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform. Year: 2016.
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ISBN-13: 9781536848151.
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Language: en. Pages: 188.

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