King Lear by William Shakespeare
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1650
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
English
"King Lear" by William Shakespeare is a tragedy written in late 1605 or early 1606. Set in pre-Roman Britain, the play follows King Lear's catastrophic decision to divide his kingdom among his three daughters based on their declarations of love. When his youngest daughter speaks honestly rather than flatteringly, Lear disowns her, triggering a chai...
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Lucas Smith
1 year agoI had low expectations initially, however the plot twists are genuinely surprising. Thanks for sharing this review.