King Lear: A TragedyHarperCollins, 2014. dec. 16. - 200 oldal King 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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... nature doth with merit challenge. Goneril, Our eldestborn, speak first. GONERIL Sir, I love you more than word can wield the matter; [55] Dearer than eyesight, space, and liberty; Beyond whatcanbe valued, rich orrare; No less than life ...
... nature nor our place can bear; Ourpotency made good, take thy reward. Fivedays we doallot thee for provision Toshield thee from disasters of the world, [175] And on thesixth to turn thy hated back Upon our kingdom; if, on the tenth day ...
... nature is asham'd Almost t'acknowledge hers. FRANCE This ismost strange, That she, whom even but now was your best object, [215] The argument of your praise, balm of your age, Thebest,the dearest, should inthis triceof time Commit a ...
... nature, Which often leaves the history unspoke That it intends to do! My Lord of Burgundy, What say you to the lady? Love's not love When it is mingled with regards that stands [240] Aloof from th' entire point. Will you have her? She ...