Author: William Shakespeare
King Lear is one of William Shakespeare’s greatest tragedies, a powerful exploration of madness, betrayal, familial conflict, and the devastating consequences of pride and misjudgment. The play follows King Lear, an aging monarch who unwisely divides his kingdom among his daughters based on flattery, setting off a chain of events that lead to treachery, downfall, and tragic destruction. With its complex characters, profound themes, and dramatic intensity, King Lear remains one of Shakespeare’s most enduring and harrowing works.
Summary:
The play begins with King Lear, the aging ruler of Britain, deciding to retire and divide his kingdom among his three daughters: Goneril, Regan, and Cordelia. He proposes a test—each daughter must declare how much she loves him in order to receive her portion of the kingdom. Goneril and Regan, his eldest daughters, offer extravagant and insincere flattery, winning his favor. Cordelia, the youngest and most honest, refuses to indulge...
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