King Lear

King Lear is considered one of William Shakespeare's greatest works. King Lear descends into madness after wrongly distributing his estate on the strength of flattery. The tragedy is particularly noted for its probing observations on the nature of human suffering and kinship. It has been widely adapted for stage and screen, with the part of Lear played by many of the world's most accomplished actors.


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