Description
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'Blow, winds, and crack your cheeks! rage! blow!'
Epic and tragic in its scope, King Lear explores a king's demise into madness and insanity when he is betrayed by two of his manipulative and scheming daughters. It is Cordelia, the third and only daughter who refuses to flatter her father to deceive, who is banished from the kingdom, leading to dramatic and tumultuous events.
About the Author
William Shakespeare is widely regarded as the greatest playwright the world has seen. He produced an astonishing amount of work; 37 plays, 154 sonnets, and 5 poems. He died on 23rd April 1616, aged 52, and was buried in the Holy Trinity Church, Stratford.
Book Information
ISBN 9780007902330
Author William Shakespeare
Format Paperback
Page Count 208
Imprint William Collins
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Weight(grams) 110g
Dimensions(mm) 178mm * 111mm * 13mm