King Lear AnnotatedKing Lear is a tragedy by William Shakespeare. The title character descends into madness after disposing of his estate between two of his three daughters based on their flattery, bringing tragic consequences for all. The play is based on the legend of Leir of Britain, a mythological pre-Roman Celtic king. |
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User Review - thornton37814 - LibraryThingThis full-cast audio recording tells the story of King Lear who unwisely divided his inheritance based on his perception of how much each daughter loved him. We see how this leads to a life of ... Read full review
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User Review - Kristelh - LibraryThingI read (listened) to this after reading A Thousand Acres by Jane Smiley. I enjoyed both very much. Read full review