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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... Hence , and avoid my sight ! So be my grave my peace , as here I give Her father's heart from her ! Call France . Who stirs ? Call Burgundy . Cornwall and Albany . With my two daughters ' dowers digest20 this third : Let pride , which ...
... hence , 29 and banishment is here . [ To Cordelia ] The gods to their dear shelter take thee , maid , That justly think'st and hast most rightly said ! [ To Regan and Goneril ] And your large speeches may your deeds approve , That good ...
... hence attend dispatch.15 Our good old friend , Lay comforts to your bosom , and bestow Your needful counsel to our business , Which craves the instant use . I serve you , madam : [ Flourish . Exeunt . ] Your graces are right welcome ...