King Lear
By (author): "William Shakespeare"
Publish Date:
1603
ISBN0141012293
ISBN139780141012292
AsinKing Lear
CharactersRegan, Cordelia, Goneril, Leir of Britain, Fool...more, Duke of Cornwa
Original titleThe Tragedie of King Lear
An ageing king makes a capricious decision to divide his realm among his tree daughters according to the love they express for him. When the youngest daughter refuses to take part in this charade, she is banished, leaving the king dependent on her manipulative and untrustworthy sisters. In the scheming and recriminations that follow, not only does the king's sanity crumble, but the stability of the realm itself is also threatened.