Le roi Lear by William Shakespeare

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By Carol Perez Posted on Dec 23, 2025
In Category - Rhetoric
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
French
"Le roi Lear" by William Shakespeare is a tragedy written in the early 17th century. The play revolves around King Lear, an aging monarch who decides to divide his kingdom among his three daughters based on their professions of love for him. This decision leads to tragic consequences as Lear's inability to discern true affection from flattery resul...
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plan to retire and divide his realm among his daughters: Gonerille, Regane, and Cordélia. He asks each daughter to declare how much she loves him, hoping to favor the one who loves him the most. Gonerille and Regane flatter him with extravagant declarations, while Cordélia, who truly loves him, offers a sincere but modest response, proclaiming that she loves him as a daughter should. Offended by her honesty, Lear banishes Cordélia and divides the kingdom between her deceitful sisters. As Lear's delusion and folly unfold, the stage is set for a tragic unraveling of familial relationships and personal identity, foreshadowing the chaos to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
John Sanchez
1 month ago

Honestly, the diagrams and footnotes included in this version are very helpful. A true masterpiece of its kind.

William Baker
5 months ago

Believe the hype, it serves as a poignant reminder of the human condition. I will be reading more from this author.

Logan Hernandez
3 weeks ago

At first glance, the interplay between the protagonists drives the story forward beautifully. Thanks for making this available.

Thomas Adams
1 month ago

Without a doubt, the character development is subtle yet leaves a lasting impact. Worth every second of your time.

John Sanchez
5 months ago

Having read this twice, it manages to explain difficult concepts in plain English. A perfect companion for a quiet weekend.

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