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Cover of King Lear by William Shakespeare
Year: 2017
Language: en
Pages: 150
ISBN-13: 9781546487708
Dimensions:
Height: 10 inches
Length: 8 inches
Width: 0.34 inches
Dewey Decimal: 822.3/3
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King Lear by William Shakespeare is a classic work published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform on May 6, 2017. This edition spans 150 pages and is presented in English, featuring a larger print format designed to enhance readability for students and educators alike. The narrative follows King Lear as he decides to divide his kingdom among two of his three daughters, leading to a series of misjudgments that result in dire consequences, particularly for his favorite daughter, Cordelia.

Readers will find that this edition not only presents the timeless themes of loyalty and betrayal but also offers practical features such as wider margins for note-taking and a larger font size for easier reading. The book is categorized under Literature & Fiction and Classics, making it a suitable choice for those studying Shakespeare’s works. This thoughtful presentation aims to facilitate a deeper understanding of the text while accommodating the needs of students and teachers.


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In his later years, King Lear decides to relinquish control over his kingdom and divide it amongst two of his three daughters – effectively disinheriting his favourite daughter, Cordelia. Unfortunately, King Lear misjudges his daughters’ loyalty, and quickly finds they have stripped him of everything whilst his unfair treatment of Cordelia has grave consequences …Although suitable for every reader, this larger print edition of Shakespeare’s timeless classic is particularly well-suited to school and university students and their teachers. Here, the larger font size will make studying a more comfortable experience. Even more helpfully, wider margins provide extra space to add explanatory notes, translations of unfamiliar words and points for further thought.

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“King Lear” is credited to William Shakespeare.
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Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform. Year: 2017.
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ISBN-13: 9781546487708.
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Language: en. Pages: 150.

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