King Lear, Volume 5Penguin Group USA, Incorporated, 1963 - 306 pages King Lear, one of Shakespeare's darkest and most savage plays, tells the story of the foolish and Job-like Lear, who divides his kingdom, as he does his affections, according to vanity and whim. Lear's failure as a father engulfs himself and his world in turmoil and tragedy. |
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... Goneril . Sister , it is not little I have to say of what most nearly appertains to us both . I think our father will hence tonight . Regan . That's most certain , and with you ; next month with us . 290 Goneril . You see how full of ...
... Goneril . Sister , it is not little I have to say of what most nearly appertains to us both . I think our father will hence tonight . Regan . That's most certain , and with you ; next month with us . 290 Goneril . You see how full of ...
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... Goneril . Not so hot : In his own grace he doth exalt himself More than in your addition . ° Regan . In my rights , By me invested , he compeers the best . Goneril . That were the most , if he should husband you . ° Regan . Jesters do ...
... Goneril . Not so hot : In his own grace he doth exalt himself More than in your addition . ° Regan . In my rights , By me invested , he compeers the best . Goneril . That were the most , if he should husband you . ° Regan . Jesters do ...
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... Goneril . Say , if I do , the laws are mine , not thine : Who can arraign me for ' t ? 165 Albany . Know'st thou this paper ? Goneril . Most monstrous ! O ! Ask me not what I know . Exit . Albany . Go after her ; she's desperate ...
... Goneril . Say , if I do , the laws are mine , not thine : Who can arraign me for ' t ? 165 Albany . Know'st thou this paper ? Goneril . Most monstrous ! O ! Ask me not what I know . Exit . Albany . Go after her ; she's desperate ...
Contents
PREFATORY REMARKS | vii |
INTRODUCTION | xxii |
TEXTUAL NOTE | 182 |
Copyright | |
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