Bookbot

The Tragedy of King Lear

Évaluation du livre

Paramètres

  • 190pages
  • 7 heures de lecture

En savoir plus sur le livre

Power and betrayal drive the narrative as King Lear, in his old age, divides his kingdom among his three daughters based on their declarations of love. This decision leads to treachery from Goneril and Regan, who strip Lear of his authority and dignity, plunging him into madness. The steadfast love of his banished daughter, Cordelia, contrasts sharply with the deceit surrounding him. Shakespeare delves into themes of loyalty, madness, and the fallout of ambition, culminating in a haunting climax that reflects human cruelty and the possibility of redemption.

Modes de paiement

4,1
Très bien
2340 Évaluations

Il manque plus que ton avis ici.

Langue
Anglais
Éditeur
Blurb
Publié
2024
Format
souple
Pages
190
ISBN13
9798331220617
Séries
Première publication
1606
Titre original
King Lear
Évaluation
4,05 sur 5
Description
Power and betrayal drive the narrative as King Lear, in his old age, divides his kingdom among his three daughters based on their declarations of love. This decision leads to treachery from Goneril and Regan, who strip Lear of his authority and dignity, plunging him into madness. The steadfast love of his banished daughter, Cordelia, contrasts sharply with the deceit surrounding him. Shakespeare delves into themes of loyalty, madness, and the fallout of ambition, culminating in a haunting climax that reflects human cruelty and the possibility of redemption.