King Lear e-bok

In a kingdom torn apart by familial strife and political turmoil, an ageing monarch, King Lear, makes the fateful decision to divide his realm among his three daughters based on their professions of love for him. Lear's actions set off a chain of events that lead to betrayal, madness, and ultimately tragedy. As Lear descends into madness, his once-loyal daughters turn against him, plunging the kingdom into chaos. Shakespeare's King Lear stands as one of the Bard's greatest tragedies, revered for its profound exploration of human suffering and the consequences of pride and folly. The titular role of King Lear is one coveted by actors all over the world for its challenging nature and the play is often cited as one of the greatest works of literature ever. WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE [1564-1616], born in Stratford-upon-Avon in Warwickshire, England, is known as the greatest playwright of all time, with his name attached to a long line of immortal plays, including Othello, Romeo & Juliet, Hamlet, King Lear, and Macbeth.