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Format Kindle
Pages 352
Language English
Published Jan 1, 2013
Publisher Bantam Classics
Edition Reissue
ISBN-10 0307807916
ISBN-13 9780307807915

Description

In a kingdom torn apart by ambition and deception, a venerable king chooses to relinquish his power in a misguided attempt to measure his daughters’ love. King Lear divides his realm between Goneril and Regan, blind to their greed and treachery, and casts aside his loyal youngest daughter, Cordelia. This fateful decision sets off a chain reaction of betrayal, madness, and tragedy that will reverberate throughout the land.

As Lear navigates the brutal realities of his choices, the reader is drawn into a poignant exploration of loyalty, familial bonds, and the nature of authority. The stark differences between Lear’s daughters reveal a dark tapestry of human emotion, power struggles, and the consequences of pride. Shakespeare's timeless tragedy deftly examines the frailties of the human spirit, ultimately leading to a quest for redemption amidst the chaos, leaving a lasting impact on its audience.

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