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   King Lear by William Shakespeare, written around 1605-1606, stands as one of the Bard’s most tragic and profound works. Set in ancient Britain, the play tells the story of King Lear, who, in a moment of tragic folly, decides to divide his kingdom among his three daughters based on their expressions of love for him.

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3. www.litcharts.com › king-learKing Lear Translation | Shakescleare, by LitCharts

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   The Shakescleare version of King Lear includes the original text alongside a complete modern English translation, which can help you unlock the meaning of its most important quotes, such as “Nothing can come of nothing” and “How sharper than a serpent’s tooth it is / To have a thankless child.”

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   King Lear, I’ve always honored you as king, loved you as my father, obeyed you as my master, and thanked you in my prayers—

5. www.sparknotes.com › shakespeare › learKing Lear: Full Play Summary - SparkNotes

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   Lear, the aging king of Britain, decides to step down from the throne and divide his kingdom evenly among his three daughters. First, however, he puts his daughters through a test, asking each to tell him how much she loves him.

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   Understand every line of King Lear. Read our modern English translation. Welcome to the LitCharts study guide on William Shakespeare's King Lear. Created by the original team behind SparkNotes, LitCharts are the world's best literature guides.

7. www.litcharts.com › lit › king-learKing Lear by William Shakespeare Plot Summary - LitCharts

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   Get all the key plot points of William Shakespeare's King Lear on one page. From the creators of SparkNotes.

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   What is King Lear by William Shakespeare about?

   • King Lear by William Shakespeare, written around 1605-1606, stands as one of the Bard’s most tragic and profound works. Set in ancient Britain, the play tells the story of King Lear, who, in a moment of tragic folly, decides to divide his kingdom among his three daughters based on their expressions of love for him.

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   What is the story of King Lear based on?

   • Set in ancient Britain, the play tells the story of King Lear, who, in a moment of tragic folly, decides to divide his kingdom among his three daughters based on their expressions of love for him. The consequences of this ill-fated decision lead to betrayal, madness, and ultimate tragedy.

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   What is the historical context of King Lear?

   • In his speeches to Parliament, he regularly referred to the misfortunes that had been brought about by the disunion of England under King Leir, the historical source of Shakespeare's play. The historical context of Shakespeare's King Lear is thus twofold.

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   What is the shakescleare version of King Lear?

   • The Shakescleare version of King Lear includes the original text alongside a complete modern English translation, which can help you unlock the meaning of its most important quotes, such as “Nothing can come of nothing” and “How sharper than a serpent’s tooth it is / To have a thankless child.”

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9. www.playshakespeare.com › king-lear › synopsisKing Lear: Synopsis & Plot Summary - PlayShakespeare.com

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   Lear, King of Britain, in an attempt to avoid future strife, divides his kingdom between his three daughters. His eldest two, Regan (wife of Cornwall) and Gonerill (wife of Albany), respond to his request for a show of love, but Cordelia is unable to, not wanting to be hypocritical.