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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... Pray you , let's hit together : if our father carry authority with such dispositions as he bears , this last surrender of his will but offend us.44 We shall further think on ' t . REG . GON . We must do something , and i ' the heat.45 ...
... pray you , have a continent forbearance15 till the speed of his rage goes slower , and , as I say , retire with me to my lodging , from whence I will fitly bring you to hear my lord speak : pray ye , go ; there's my key : if you do stir ...
... Pray , do not mock me : I am a very foolish fond old man , Fourscore and upward , not an hour more nor less ; And , to deal plainly , I fear I am not in my perfect mind . Methinks I should know you and know this man ; Yet I am doubtful ...