"King Lear" William Shakespeare

"King Lear" William Shakespeare. Download and read!

"King Lear" William Shakespeare. Download and read!

William Shakespeare - King Lear.

Mighty King Lear, feeling the approach of old age, decides to shift the burden of power on the shoulders of three daughters: Goneril, Regan and Cordelia, sharing their kingdom between them. King Lear wants to hear from his daughters how they love him, "so that when we can divvy our generosity". Gonerilia comes out first. She says she loves King Lear, "as children have never loved their fathers before." She echoes the sweet-talked Regan: "I do not know the joys of others, apart from My great love for you, Sire!" And although the falsity of these words cuts the ear, King Lear is listening to them favorably.Kordeliya She is modest and truthful and does not know how to swear publicly in feelings. “I love you as a debt calls, no more and no les