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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... dost stand condemn'd , So may it come , thy master whom thou lovest Shall find thee full of labours.2 Horns within . Enter LEAR , Knights , and Attendants LEAR . Let me not stay a jot for dinner ; go get it ready . [ Exit an Attendant ...
... Dost thou know the difference , my boy , between a bitter fool and a sweet fool ? FOOL . No , lad ; teach me . That lord that counsell'd thee To give away thy land , Come place him here by me ; Do thou for him stand : The sweet and ...
... dost As this instructs thee , thou dost make thy way To noble fortunes : know thou this , that men Are as the time is : to be tender - minded Does not become a sword : thy great employment Will not bear question ; either say thou❜lt do ...