King Lear by William Shakespeare

"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 refuses to flatter him, Lear sets in motion a chain of devastating consequences involving betrayal, madness, and blindness. Known for its dark tone and complex poetry, the play is regarded as one of Shakespeare's supreme achievements and among the greatest works of literature ever written. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
Title King Lear
Note Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_Lear
Note The First Folio, 1623
Reading Level Reading ease score: 89.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Tragedies (Drama)
Subject Fathers and daughters -- Drama
Subject Inheritance and succession -- Drama
Subject Lear, King (Legendary character) -- Drama
Subject Britons -- Drama
Subject Kings and rulers -- Drama
Subject Aging parents -- Drama
Category Text
EBook-No. 1128
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Sep 23, 2025
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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