King Lear is a tragedy by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written between 1603 and 1606, and is considered one of his greatest works. The play is based on the legend of King Leir of Britain. It has been widely adapted for stage and screen, with the part of Lear being played by many of the world's most accomplished actors
Full of cruelty and betrayal, King Lear is the timeless and timely story of a kingdom held in the thrall of an aging ruler's descent into madness.Desperate for praise, he banishes those who would guide him with honesty and surrounds himself with sycophants—an action which leads to his ultimately tragic downfall...
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.
Full of cruelty and betrayal, King Lear is the timeless and timely story of a kingdom held in the thrall of an aging ruler’s descent into madness. Desperate for praise, he banishes those who would guide him with honesty and surrounds himself with sycophants—an action which leads to his ultimately tragic downfall..
Lear, King of Britain.King of France.Duke of Burgundy.Duke of Cornwall.Duke of Albany.Earl of Kent.Earl of Gloucester.Edgar, son of Gloucester.Edmund, bastard son to Gloucester.Curan, a courtier.Old Man, tenant to Gloucester.