King Lear

by William Shakespeare

First published 1608 · 193 pages

About this book

King Lear divides his kingdom among the two daughters who flatter him and banishes the third one who loves him. His eldest daughters both then reject him at their homes, so Lear goes mad and wanders through a storm. His banished daughter returns with an army, but they lose the battle and Lear, all his daughters and more, die.

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  • Drama
  • King Lear (Legendary character)
  • Fathers and daughters
  • Kings and rulers
  • Inheritance and succession
  • Britons
  • Aging parents
  • Stage history

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