Books with title The Tragedy Of King Lear: Illustrated

The Tragedy Of King Lear by William ShakespeareHow is this book unique? Illustrations IncludedKing Lear is a tragedy written by William Shakespeare. It depicts the gradual descent into madness of the title character, after he disposes of his kingdom giving bequests to two of his three daughters based on their flattery of him, bringing tragic consequences for all. Derived from the legend of Leir of Britain, a mythological pre-Roman Celtic king, the play has been widely adapted for the stage and motion pictures, with the title role coveted by many of the world's most accomplished actors.Originally drafted in 1605 or 1606, with its first known performance on St. Stephen's Day in 1606, the first attribution to Shakespeare was a 1608 publication in a quarto of uncertain provenance; it may be an early draft or simply reflect the first performance text. The Tragedy of King Lear, a more theatrical revision, was included in the 1623 First Folio. Modern editors usually conflate the two, though some insist that each version has its own individual integrity that should be preserved.After the English Restoration, the play was often revised with a happy, non-tragic ending for audiences who disliked its dark and depressing tone, but since the 19th century Shakespeare's original version has been regarded as one of his supreme achievements. The tragedy is particularly noted for its probing observations on the nature of human suffering and kinship.

Is a tragedy written through William Shakespeare. It tells the tale of a king who bequeaths his electricity and land to two of his 3 daughters, when they declare their love for him in a very fawning and obsequious way. His 0.33 daughter receives nothing, due to the fact she can no longer flatter him as her sisters had done. When he feels disrespected through the 2 daughters who now have his wealth and electricity, he will become livid to the factor of madness. He ultimately will become tenderly reconciled to his 0.33 daughter, just before tragedy strikes her and then the king.

Kent.I thought the King had more affected the Duke of Albany thanCornwall.Glou.It did always seem so to us; but now, in the division of thekingdom, it appears not which of the Dukes he values most, forequalities are so weighed that curiosity in neither can makechoice of either's moiety.Kent.Is not this your son, my lord?Glou.His breeding, sir, hath been at my charge: I have so oftenblush'd to acknowledge him that now I am braz'd to't.Kent.I cannot conceive you.Glou.Sir, this young fellow's mother could: whereupon she grewround-wombed, and had indeed, sir, a son for her cradle ere shehad a husband for her bed. Do you smell a fault?This edition includes:- A complete biography of William Shakespeare- Table of contents with directs links to chapters.

Finally, I met with one of the most famous plays of Shakespeare. In this work, important and interesting topics are touched: the hypocrisy of people in pursuit of wealth and power, blinding deceitful speeches and disregard for the true virtues of the soul, cruelty and hot temper, deceived hopes and disappointment in loved ones. As for the king himself, Lear appears to be a rather absurd, selfish and domineering old man, who is too used to universal worship and has lost touch with reality.