King Lear: A TragedyKing Lear is driven to the brink of madness by his own actions when he disinherits his youngest daughter, the lovely Cordelia, because of her inability to express her love for him. Having divided his realm between his remaining daughters, Goneril and Regan, Lear is betrayed by his two foolish and deceitful children, and is left to wander the heath with only his Fool, his servant Caius, and the madman Tom O’Bedlam for company. Eventually reunited with Cordelia, Lear is too late repents his rashness, and must face the tragic consequences of his choices. Known as “The Bard of Avon,” William Shakespeare is arguably the greatest English-language writer known. Enormously popular during his life, Shakespeare’s works continue to resonate more than three centuries after his death, as has his influence on theatre and literature. Shakespeare’s innovative use of character, language, and experimentation with romance as tragedy served as a foundation for later playwrights and dramatists, and some of his most famous lines of dialogue have become part of everyday speech. HarperPerennial Classics brings great works of literature to life in digital format, upholding the highest standards in ebook production and celebrating reading in all its forms. Look for more titles in the HarperPerennial Classics collection to build your digital library. |
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... lord? [10] GLOUCESTER His breeding, sir, hath been at my charge. I have sooftenblush'd to acknowledge him that now I am braz'dto't. KENT I cannot conceive you. [15] GLOUCESTER Sir, this young fellow's mother could; whereupon shegrew ...
... lord. GLOUCESTER My Lord of Kent. Remember him hereafter as my honourable friend. EDMUND Myservices to your lordship. KENT Imust love you, and sue to know you better. [30] EDMUND Sir, Ishall study deserving. GLOUCESTER He hath been out ...
... lord, [95] You have begot me, bred me, lov'd me; I Return those duties hack as areright fit, Obey you, loveyou, and most honour you. Why have my sisters husbands, ifthey say Theylove youall? Haply,when I shall wed, [100] That lord whose ...
... lord. [105] LEAR So young and so untender? CORDELIA So young, my lord, and true. LEAR Let itbe so! Thy truth, then, be thy dower! For, by the sacred radiance of the sun, The mysteries of Hecat and the night; [110] By all theoperation of ...
... lord. LEAR MyLord ofBurgundy, [190] We firstaddress toward you, who with this king Hathrivall'd forour daughter. What in the least Will yourequire inpresent dower with her, Orcease your quest of love? BURGUNDY Most royal Majesty, I ...