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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... serve where thou 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 ...
... serve you , sir , For him I thank your grace . You know not why we came to visit you , Thus out of season , threading dark - eyed night : Occasions , noble Gloucester , of some poise , 14 Wherein we must have use of your advice : Our ...
... serve the king , On whose employment I was sent to you : You shall do small respect , show too bold malice Against the grace and person of my master , Stocking his messenger . Fetch forth the stocks ! As I have life and honour , There ...