King Lear
- ISBN-10
- 0742652866
- ISBN-13
- 9780742652866
- Series
- King Lear
- Pages
- 500
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2001-04
- Publisher
- Classic Books Company
- Author
- William Shakespeare
Description
King Lear, one of Shakespeare's darkest and most savage plays, tells the story of the foolish and Job-like Lear, who divides his kingdom, as he does his affections, according to vanity and whim. Lear's failure as a father engulfs himself and his world in turmoil and tragedy.
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