William Shakespeare
The Tragedy of King Lear
Paperback
(CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform Jan. 3, 2011)
The Tragedy of King Lear, by William Shakespeare, is believed to have been written between 1603 and 1606, and was first performed on December 26, 1606. It is the only Shakespearian play with a known performance date with certainty. The play is considered to be one of Shakespeare’s greatest works, in which the main character descends into madness from the consequences of foolishly disposing of his estate. It reflects the hierarchical society of Elizabethan England in Shakespeare’s time, where parents and the upper class were subject to the schemes of unprincipled children desiring to seize their estate. The play is based on the legend of Leir of Britain, a mythological pre-Roman Celtic king. King Lear has been widely adapted for stage and screen, with the role of Lear played by many of the world's most accomplished actors.
- ISBN
- 1456518151 / 9781456518158
- Pages
- 218
- Weight
- 10.6 oz.
- Dimensions
- 5.0 x 0.5 in.
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