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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... less in space , validity , and pleasure Than that conferred on Goneril . Now , our joy , Although our last and least ; to whose young love The vines of France and milk ° of Burgundy Strive to be interest ; what can you say to draw A ...
... less in space , validity , and pleasure Than that conferred on Goneril . Now , our joy , Although our last and least ; to whose young love The vines of France and milk ° of Burgundy Strive to be interest ; what can you say to draw A ...
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... less than thou knowest , Lend less than thou owest , ° Ride more than thou goest , Learn more than thou trowest , Set less than thou throwest ; Leave thy drink and thy whore , And keep in - a - door , And thou shalt have more Than two ...
... less than thou knowest , Lend less than thou owest , ° Ride more than thou goest , Learn more than thou trowest , Set less than thou throwest ; Leave thy drink and thy whore , And keep in - a - door , And thou shalt have more Than two ...
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... less grace in a year , For wise men are grown foppish , And know not how their wits to wear , Their manners are so apish . " Lear . When were you wont to be so full of songs , 175 sirrah ? 180 Fool . I have used it , Nuncle , e'er since ...
... less grace in a year , For wise men are grown foppish , And know not how their wits to wear , Their manners are so apish . " Lear . When were you wont to be so full of songs , 175 sirrah ? 180 Fool . I have used it , Nuncle , e'er since ...
Contents
PREFATORY REMARKS | vii |
INTRODUCTION | xxii |
TEXTUAL NOTE | 182 |
Copyright | |
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