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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... Our son of Cornwall, And you, our no less loving Son of Albany, We have this hour a constant will to publish Our daughters' several dowers, that future strife May be prevented now. The princes, France and Burgundy, Great.
... Our son of Cornwall, And you, our no less loving Son of Albany, We have this hour a constant will to publish Our daughters' several dowers, that future strife May be prevented now. The princes, France and Burgundy, Great.
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... less than life, with grace, health, beauty, honour; As much as child eer lov'd, or father found; A love that makes breath poor and speech unable; Beyond all manner of so much I love you. Cor. [Aside.] What shall Cordelia speak? Love ...
... less than life, with grace, health, beauty, honour; As much as child eer lov'd, or father found; A love that makes breath poor and speech unable; Beyond all manner of so much I love you. Cor. [Aside.] What shall Cordelia speak? Love ...
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... less in space, validity, and pleasure Than that conferr'd on Goneril. —Now, our joy, Although the last, not least; to whose young love The vines of France and milk of Burgundy Strive to be interess'd; what can you say to draw A third ...
... less in space, validity, and pleasure Than that conferr'd on Goneril. —Now, our joy, Although the last, not least; to whose young love The vines of France and milk of Burgundy Strive to be interess'd; what can you say to draw A third ...
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... less than thou knowest, Lend less than thou owest, Ride more than thou goest, Learn more than thou trowest, Set less than thou throwest; Leave thy drink and thy whore, And keep in-a-door, And thou shalt have more Than two tens to a ...
... less than thou knowest, Lend less than thou owest, Ride more than thou goest, Learn more than thou trowest, Set less than thou throwest; Leave thy drink and thy whore, And keep in-a-door, And thou shalt have more Than two tens to a ...
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