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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... lord? Glou. His breeding, sir, hath been at my charge: I have so often blush'd to acknowledge him that now I am braz ... lord. Glou. My Lord of Kent; remember ACT I. ...
... lord? Glou. His breeding, sir, hath been at my charge: I have so often blush'd to acknowledge him that now I am braz ... lord. Glou. My Lord of Kent; remember ACT I. ...
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Shakspeare William. Edm. No, my lord. Glou. My Lord of Kent; remember him hereafter as my honourable friend. Edm. My ... lords of France and Burgundy, Gloster. Glou. I shall, my liege. [Exeunt Gloster and Edmund.] Lear. Meantime we shall ...
Shakspeare William. Edm. No, my lord. Glou. My Lord of Kent; remember him hereafter as my honourable friend. Edm. My ... lords of France and Burgundy, Gloster. Glou. I shall, my liege. [Exeunt Gloster and Edmund.] Lear. Meantime we shall ...
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... lord, You have begot me, bred me, lov'd me: I Return those 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 whose hand ...
... lord, You have begot me, bred me, lov'd me: I Return those 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 whose hand ...
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... lord. Lear. So young, and so untender? Cor. So young, my lord, and true. Lear. Let it be so, -thy truth then be thy dower: For, by the sacred radiance of the sun, The mysteries of Hecate, and the night; By all the operation of the orbs ...
... lord. Lear. So young, and so untender? Cor. So young, my lord, and true. Lear. Let it be so, -thy truth then be thy dower: For, by the sacred radiance of the sun, The mysteries of Hecate, and the night; By all the operation of the orbs ...
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