King Lear The Cambridge Dover Wilson Shakespeare. Cambridge Library Collection. Literary Studies - William Shakespeare
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King Lear The Cambridge Dover Wilson Shakespeare. Cambridge Library Collection. Literary Studies

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English
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Publisher
Independently Published
Pages
372
ISBN
9781694491305
An aging monarch, King Lear, decides to divide his kingdom among his three daughters, demanding public declarations of love as a measure of their inheritance. His two elder daughters offer effusive flattery, while his youngest, Cordelia, refuses to exaggerate her affection, leading to her disinheritance and banishment. This rash decision sets in motion a chain of events that strips Lear of his power and exposes him to the harsh realities of betrayal and suffering.

As Lear grapples with the consequences of his choices, the play delves into themes of authority, loyalty, madness, and the complexities of familial bonds. It explores the nature of justice and the human capacity for both cruelty and compassion, revealing how suffering can lead to profound, albeit painful, self-knowledge. This examination of human nature and the disintegration of order offers a timeless reflection on power, vulnerability, and the search for truth amidst chaos.

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Shakespeare's King Lear Originally published in 1600
Original language
English
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