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King Lear

King Lear

Verity, A. W.

Paperback

Literary CriticismShakespeare

ISBN10: 1025362489
ISBN13: 9781025362489
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 310
Weight: 0.96
Height: 0.65 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
King Lear is a towering achievement in English literature and one of William Shakespeare's most profound tragedies. The play tells the story of an aging monarch who, in a fit of vanity and poor judgment, decides to divide his kingdom among his three daughters based on their professions of love. This fateful decision triggers a catastrophic series of events, leading to familial betrayal, political civil war, and the king's own descent into madness on a storm-swept heath. Through the parallel suffering of Lear and the Earl of Gloucester, the work explores the brutal realities of human nature and the search for meaning in a seemingly indifferent world.

Rich with metaphorical power and lyrical intensity, King Lear addresses universal themes of filial ingratitude, the loss of authority, and the redemptive possibility of sacrifice. The play's complex subplots and deeply drawn characters-from the loyal Kent to the malevolent Edmund-create a multifaceted exploration of justice and the human condition. This version, prepared with the scholarly contributions of A. W. Verity, serves to illuminate the intricate language and dramatic structure of the play. It remains an essential work for anyone seeking to understand the depths of Shakespearean tragedy and the enduring power of classic drama.

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