Publisher's Synopsis
The Tragedie of King Lear is a play written by the legendary English playwright William Shakespeare. It is one of his most famous and widely-read plays, and is considered a masterpiece of English literature. The play tells the story of King Lear, an aging monarch who decides to divide his kingdom among his three daughters based on their declarations of love for him. However, his two eldest daughters, Goneril and Regan, are deceitful and cruel, while his youngest daughter, Cordelia, is honest and loving. As a result, Lear is betrayed, stripped of his power and dignity, and forced to wander the countryside in madness and despair. The play explores themes of family, power, betrayal, and redemption, and is known for its complex characters, poetic language, and powerful imagery. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Shakespearean literature, and continues to be performed and studied around the world today.Kent. Let it fall rather, though the forke inuade The region of my heart, be Kent vnmannerly, When Lear is mad, what wouldest thou do old man? Think'st thou that dutie shall haue dread to speake, When power to flattery bowes?This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
