King LearDover Publications, 1994 M06 16 - 144 pages First performed about 1805, King Lear is one of the most relentlessly bleak of Shakespeare's tragedies. Probably written between Othello and Macbeth, when the playwright was at the peak of his tragic power, Lear's themes of filial ingratitude, injustice, and the meaninglessness of life in a seemingly indifferent universe are explored with unsurpassed power and depth. |
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... Cordelia by the hand , Duchess of Burgundy . Nothing : I have sworn ; I am firm . I am sorry then you have so lost a father That you must lose a husband . Peace be with Burgundy ! Since that respects38 of fortune are his love , I shall ...
... Cordelia . [ Exeunt France and Cordelia . ] Sister , it is not a little I have to say of what most nearly appertains to us both . I think our father will hence to - night . That's most certain , and with you ; next month with us . You ...
... Cordelia , Cordelia ! stay a little . Ha ! What is't thou say'st ? Her voice was ever soft , Gentle and low , an excellent thing in woman . I kill'd the slave that was a - hanging thee . " T is true , my lords , he did . Did I not ...