Publisher's Synopsis
The Tragedie of King Lear is a play written by William Shakespeare. It 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 youngest daughter, Cordelia, refuses to flatter him and is banished from the kingdom. Lear's decision leads to chaos and tragedy as his two elder daughters, Goneril and Regan, turn against him, and he is left to wander the wilderness with a loyal Fool and a disguised nobleman. Along the way, Lear descends into madness and ultimately meets a tragic end. The play explores themes such as power, family, loyalty, and the consequences of pride and arrogance. It is considered one of Shakespeare's greatest works and has been adapted into numerous films, plays, and operas.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.
