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The Tragedy of King Lear (Paperback)
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The Tragedy of King Lear (Paperback)
Series: Mint Editions
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Loot Price R182
Discovery Miles 1 820
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King Lear is a prosperous but older man who plans to distribute his
wealth among his three daughters in accordance to their
declarations of love. Two shower him with compliments while the
other is unable to participate in a false display of affection.
King Lear decides to step down from the throne and gift his
daughters with the spoils of his kingdom. As a test, the size of
their inheritance will correlate with how well they flatter him.
The two older children, Goneril and Regan, honor him with praise,
but his youngest, Cordelia remains quiet. She genuinely loves her
father but doesn't engage in the pageantry. Due to her reluctance,
King Lear disowns Cordelia, while his other daughters receive his
riches. Once they are settled, Goneril and Regan, begin to
marginalize their father, refusing to support him in his old age.
This eventually drives him mad as he's forced to acknowledge the
error of his ways. The Tragedy of King Lear is a heartbreaking
cautionary tale. The king's downfall is a direct consequence of his
own arrogance. It's a powerful story that still resonates centuries
after its first performance in the 1600s. With an eye-catching new
cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of The
Tragedy of King Lear is both modern and readable.
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