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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... duties back as are right fit , Obey you , love you , and most honour you . Why have my sisters husbands if they say They love you all ? Haply , when I shall wed , That lord ... duty : Sure I shall never marry like my sisters , To 7.
... duties back as are right fit , Obey you , love you , and most honour you . Why have my sisters husbands if they say They love you all ? Haply , when I shall wed , That lord ... duty : Sure I shall never marry like my sisters , To 7.
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... duty shall have dread to speak When power to flattery bows ? To plainness honour's bound When majesty falls to folly . Reverse thy state ; And in thy best consideration check This hideous rashness : answer my life my judgment , Thy ...
... duty shall have dread to speak When power to flattery bows ? To plainness honour's bound When majesty falls to folly . Reverse thy state ; And in thy best consideration check This hideous rashness : answer my life my judgment , Thy ...
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... duties . Gon . Let your study Be to content your lord , who hath receiv'd you At fortune's alms . You have obedience scanted , And well are worth the want that you have wanted . Cor . Time shall unfold what plighted cunning hides : Who ...
... duties . Gon . Let your study Be to content your lord , who hath receiv'd you At fortune's alms . You have obedience scanted , And well are worth the want that you have wanted . Cor . Time shall unfold what plighted cunning hides : Who ...
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... duty cannot be silent when I think your highness wronged . Lear . Thou but rememberest me of mine own conception : I have perceived a most faint neglect of late ; which I have rather blamed as mine own jealous curiosity than as a very ...
... duty cannot be silent when I think your highness wronged . Lear . Thou but rememberest me of mine own conception : I have perceived a most faint neglect of late ; which I have rather blamed as mine own jealous curiosity than as a very ...
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