King LearРипол Классик, 2017 M07 16 William Shakespeare (1564 — 1616) A famous English poet, playwright, and actor. Shakespeare is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. He is often called England's national poet, and the "Bard of Avon". King Lear, a tragedy, written between 1605-1606, depicts the gradual descent into madness of the title character, an ageing British monarch. He intends to divide his monarchy among his three daughters, challenging them to to prove which of them loves him best. While two elder daughters play along, his youngest refuses to say anything. Her behavior enrages Lear and he banishes her forever, bringing tragic consequences for all. |
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... comes too short, -that I profess Myself an enemy to all other joys Which the most precious square of sense possesses, And find I am alone felicitate In your dear highness' love. Cor. [Aside.] Then poor Cordelia! And yet not so; since, I ...
... comes too short, -that I profess Myself an enemy to all other joys Which the most precious square of sense possesses, And find I am alone felicitate In your dear highness' love. Cor. [Aside.] Then poor Cordelia! And yet not so; since, I ...
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... Come of nothing: Speak again. Cor. Unhappy that I am, I cannot heave My heart into my mouth: I love your majesty According to my bond; no more nor less. Lear. How, how, Cordelia? mend your speech a little, Lest you may mar your fortunes ...
... Come of nothing: Speak again. Cor. Unhappy that I am, I cannot heave My heart into my mouth: I love your majesty According to my bond; no more nor less. Lear. How, how, Cordelia? mend your speech a little, Lest you may mar your fortunes ...
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... Come not between the dragon and his wrath. I lov'd her most, and thought to set my rest On her kind nursery.—Hence, and avoid my sight!—[To Cordelia.] So be my grave my peace, as here I give Her father's heart from her!—Call France;—who ...
... Come not between the dragon and his wrath. I lov'd her most, and thought to set my rest On her kind nursery.—Hence, and avoid my sight!—[To Cordelia.] So be my grave my peace, as here I give Her father's heart from her!—Call France;—who ...
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... comes to: he will not believe a fool. Lear. A bitter fool! Fool. Dost thou know the difference, my boy, between a bitter fool and a Sweet One? Lear. No, lad; teach me. Fool. I have used it, nuncle, eer since thou mad'st 29.
... comes to: he will not believe a fool. Lear. A bitter fool! Fool. Dost thou know the difference, my boy, between a bitter fool and a Sweet One? Lear. No, lad; teach me. Fool. I have used it, nuncle, eer since thou mad'st 29.
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... comes one o' the parings. [Enter Goneril.] Lear. How now, daughter? What makes that frontlet on? Methinks you are too much of late is the frown. Fool. Thou wast a pretty fellow when thou hadst no need to care for her frowning. Now thou ...
... comes one o' the parings. [Enter Goneril.] Lear. How now, daughter? What makes that frontlet on? Methinks you are too much of late is the frown. Fool. Thou wast a pretty fellow when thou hadst no need to care for her frowning. Now thou ...
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