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    The Tragedy of King Lear, often shortened to King Lear, is a tragedy written by William Shakespeare. It is loosely based on the mythological Leir of Britain. King Lear, in preparation for his old age, divides his power and … See more

    Characters

    Lear – King of Britain
    Goneril – Lear's eldest daughter
    Regan – Lear's middle daughter
    Cordelia – Lear's youngest daughter… See more

    Plot

    King Lear of Britain, elderly and wanting to retire from the duties of the monarchy, decides to divide his realm among his three daughters, and declares he will offer the largest share to the one who loves him most. The … See more

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    Shakespeare's play is based on various accounts of the semi-legendary Brythonic figure Leir of Britain, whose name has been linked by some scholars to the Brythonic god Lir/Llŷr, though in actuality the names are not ety… See more

     
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  1. The Tragedy of King Lear, often shortened to King Lear, is a tragedy written by William Shakespeare. It is loosely based on the mythological Leir of Britain. King Lear, in preparation for his old age, divides his power and land between his daughters Goneril and Regan, who pay homage to gain favour, feigning love.
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    King Lear dramatizes the story of an aged king of ancient Britain, whose plan to divide his kingdom among his three daughters ends tragically. When he tests each by asking how much she loves him, the older daughters, Goneril and Regan, flatter him. The youngest, Cordelia, does not, and Lear disowns and banishes her. She marries the king of France.
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    One of Shakespeare’s most famous tragedies, King Lear, follows the eponymous king as he decides to divide his kingdom among his three daughters based on their professions of love for him. The elder sisters, Goneril and Regan, craftily profess their affection to seize power, while the youngest, Cordelia, speaks the truth and faces exile.
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