King Lear
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Author
Contributions
- Hunter, G. K., ed. - Contributor
Publication
1972 - Penguin, Harmondsworth, England
Language
English
Word Count
29,397 words, Calculated
Page Count
344 pages
Identifiers
- Internet Archivekingler00shak
- Internet Archivekinglear0000shak_h9i3
- ISBN-100140707247
- ISBN-139780140707243
- LibraryThing10242
and 3 more
- Library of Congress Control Number73153054
- OCLC Control Number2681652
- Open LibraryOL5451024M
Classifications
- DDC822.3/3
- LCCPR2819.A2 H85 1972
- LCCPR2819
and 5 more
- LCCPR2750 .B19 1994
- LCCPR2819.A2 K4 1858a
- LCCPR2819.A2 E6 1976
- LCCPR2819.A2 W37 1989b
- LCCPR2751 .A1519 1927
Description
King Lear divides his kingdom among the two daughters who flatter him and banishes the third one who loves him. His eldest daughters both then reject him at their homes, so Lear goes mad and wanders through a storm. His banished daughter returns with an army, but they lose the battle and Lear, all his daughters and more, die. ([source][1]) [1]: https://www.shakespeare.org.uk/explore-shakespeare/shakespedia/shakespeares-plays/king-lear/
First Sentence
King Lear is widely regarded as Shakespeare's most intense, profound and powerful tragedy.
Subjects
Topics
People
Times
Genres
- Drama
Series Statement
- New Penguin Shakespeare
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