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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... Tell me, my daughters, – Since now we will divest us both of rule, Interest of territory, cares of state, – Which of you shall we say doth love us most? That we our largest bounty may extend Where nature doth with merit challenge ...
... Tell me, my daughters, – Since now we will divest us both of rule, Interest of territory, cares of state, – Which of you shall we say doth love us most? That we our largest bounty may extend Where nature doth with merit challenge ...
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... tell him, so much the rent of his land 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 ...
... tell him, so much the rent of his land 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 ...
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... ? speak thus? Where are his eyes? Either his notion weakens, his discernings Are lethargied.—Ha! waking? "Tis not so!— Who is it that can tell me who I am? Fool. Lear's shadow. Lear. I would learn that; for, by the marks of 32.
... ? speak thus? Where are his eyes? Either his notion weakens, his discernings Are lethargied.—Ha! waking? "Tis not so!— Who is it that can tell me who I am? Fool. Lear's shadow. Lear. I would learn that; for, by the marks of 32.
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