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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › King_LearKing Lear - Wikipedia

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   King Lear is a tragedy written by William Shakespeare. It is loosely based on the mythological Leir of Britain. King Lear, in preparation for his old age, divides his power and land between his daughters Goneril and Regan, who pay homage to gain favour, feigning love.

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     King Lear - Laurence Olivier and John Hurt - Shakespeare - 1983 - TV - Remastered - 4K

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     3-Minute Shakespeare - King Lear | Animated Shakespeare Summaries

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3. www.folger.edu › shakespeares-works › king-learKing Lear - Entire Play | Folger Shakespeare Library

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   Apr 21, 2016 · King Lear dramatizes the story of an aged king of ancient Britain, whose plan to divide his kingdom among his three daughters ends tragically. When he tests each by asking how much she loves him, the older daughters, Goneril and Regan, flatter him.

4. www.shakespeare.org.uk › king-learSummary of King Lear | Shakespeare Birthplace Trust

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   Learn about the plot, characters and themes of Shakespeare's tragedy King Lear, in which an old king divides his kingdom and goes mad. Find out how the play explores themes of love, betrayal, justice and fate.

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5. www.sparknotes.com › shakespeare › learKing Lear: Study Guide | SparkNotes

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   Learn about King Lear, one of Shakespeare's most tragic and profound works, set in ancient Britain. Explore the plot, themes, characters, and quotes from the play, and access study tools and film adaptations.

6. www.britannica.com › topic › King-LearKing Lear | Plot & Characters | Britannica

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   Jun 26, 2024 · King Lear, tragedy in five acts by William Shakespeare, written in 1605–06 and published in a quarto edition in 1608, evidently based on Shakespeare’s unrevised working papers.

   • Author: David Bevington

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8. www.litcharts.com › lit › king-learKing Lear by William Shakespeare Plot Summary | LitCharts

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   Learn the main events and themes of Shakespeare's tragedy King Lear, divided into five acts. Find out how Lear divides his kingdom, goes mad, and faces betrayal from his daughters and their husbands.

9. www.rsc.org.uk › king-lear › the-plotThe plot: King Lear - Royal Shakespeare Company | RSC

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   The agony of loss upon loss breaks Lear's heart and he too dies. As the loyal Kent leaves to commit suicide, it is left to Edgar to speak the moving lines that end this great tragedy. Watch our synopsis film or read the story of Shakespeare's King Lear.