King Lear by William Shakespeare
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"King Lear" by William Shakespeare is a tragedy written in late 1605 or early 1606. Set in pre-Roman Britain, the play follows King Lear's catastrophic decision to divide his kingdom among his three daughters based on their declarations of love. When his youngest daughter refuses to flatter him, Lear sets in motion a chain of devastating consequences involving betrayal, madness, and blindness. Known for its dark tone and complex poetry, the play
is regarded as one of Shakespeare's supreme achievements and among the greatest works of literature ever written. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 |
|---|---|
| Title | King Lear |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_Lear |
| Note | The First Folio, 1623 |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 89.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Tragedies (Drama) |
| Subject | Fathers and daughters -- Drama |
| Subject | Inheritance and succession -- Drama |
| Subject | Lear, King (Legendary character) -- Drama |
| Subject | Britons -- Drama |
| Subject | Kings and rulers -- Drama |
| Subject | Aging parents -- Drama |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 1128 |
| Release Date | Dec 1, 1997 |
| Last Update | Sep 23, 2025 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1052 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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