King Lear by William Shakespeare
"King Lear" by William Shakespeare is a tragedy written in late 1605 or early 1606. Set in pre-Roman Britain, the play follows an aging king who divides his kingdom among his daughters based on their declarations of love, triggering devastating consequences. Known for its dark tone and exploration of blindness and madness, the work depicts family betrayal, political chaos, and human suffering. Regarded as one of Shakespeare's supreme achievements, it is regularly
cited as one of 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 | There are improved editions of this title. See eBook #100 (the Complete Shakespeare) as well as #1532 (this specific play). |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 93.7 (5th grade). Very 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. | 1794 |
| Release Date | Jun 1, 1999 |
| Most Recently Updated | Apr 2, 2015 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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