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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... never held but as a pawn To wage against thy enemies , nor fear to lose it , Thy safety being the motive . Out of my sight ! See better , Lear , and let me still remain The true blank26 of thine eye . LEAR . KENT . LEAR . Now , by ...
... never found my brother's way To the forfended3 place ? That thought abuses you . I am doubtful that you have been conjunct And bosom'd with her , as far as we call hers . No , by mine honour , madam . I never shall endure her : dear my ...
... Never , never , never , never , never ! Pray you , undo this button : thank you , sir . Do you see this ? Look on her , look , her lips , Look there , look there ! He faints . My lord , my lord ! Break , heart ; I prithee , break ! Look ...