King Lear: Play Guide and Free Edition
King Lear: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
King Lear is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Shakespeare, William (1564–1616).
Catalogue synopsis
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"King Lear" by William Shakespeare is a tragedy written in late 1605 or early 1606. Set in pre-Roman Britain, the play follows an aging king who divides his kingdom among his daughters based on their declarations of love, with devastating consequences. Known for its dark tone and themes of blindness and madness, the work explores power, family betrayal, and the descent into chaos. Regarded as one of Shakespeare's supreme achievements, it is regularly cited as among the greatest works of literature ever written.
Book and edition facts
- Title: King Lear
- Author credits: Shakespeare, William (1564–1616)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Aging parents -- Drama
- Britons -- Drama
- Fathers and daughters -- Drama
- Inheritance and succession -- Drama
- Kings and rulers -- Drama
- Kings and rulers -- Succession -- Drama
- Lear, King (Legendary character) -- Drama
- Tragedies (Drama)
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- Banned Books from Anne Haight's list
- Best Books Ever Listings
- Category: British Literature
- Category: Classics of Literature
- Category: Plays/Films/Dramas
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