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Cover of King Lear by William Shakespeare
Year: 2017
Language: en
Pages: 162
ISBN-13: 9781543028805
Dewey Decimal: 822.3/3
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King Lear by William Shakespeare, published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform on February 10, 2017, is a notable work in the realm of drama, spanning 162 pages. This edition presents the complex narrative of King Lear, a tragic tale that explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the human condition through the interactions of Lear and his daughters.

Readers will find a rich tapestry of dialogue and character development as the story unfolds, showcasing Lear’s descent into madness and the consequences of his decisions. The text delves into familial relationships and the struggle for power, offering insights into the nature of love and the fragility of human connections. This edition is presented in English and invites readers to engage with Shakespeare’s timeless exploration of the human experience.


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Excerpt her worth. In my true heart I find she names my very deed of love; Only she comes too short, –that I profess Myself an enemy to all other joys Which the most precious square of sense possesses, And find I am alone felicitate In your dear highness’ love. Cor. [Aside.] Then poor Cordelia! And yet not so; since, I am sure, my love’s More richer than my tongue. Lear. To thee and thine hereditary ever Remain this ample third of our fair kingdom; No less in space, validity, and pleasure Than that conferr’d on Goneril.–Now, our joy, Although the last, not least; to whose young love The vines of France and milk of Burgundy Strive to be interess’d; what can you say to draw A third more opulent than your sisters? Speak. Cor. Nothing, my lord. Lear. Nothing! Cor. Nothing. Lear. Nothing can come of nothing: speak again. Cor. Unhappy that I am, I cannot heave My heart into my mouth

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Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform. Year: 2017.
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Language: en. Pages: 162.

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