Name: King Lear: William Shakespeare's Drama on the Transience of Power: William Shakespeare's Drama on the Transience of Power
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Author: William Shakespeare
ISBN: 9789355562401

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King Lear: William Shakespeare's Drama on the Transience of Power: William Shakespeare's Drama on the Transience of Power

Type

Physical Book

Author

William Shakespeare

Publisher

Edugorilla Community Pvt.Ltd

Language

English

Pages

156

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

20.3 x 12.7 x 0.9 cm

Weight

0.18 kg.

ISBN13

9789355562401

Synopsis "King Lear: William Shakespeare's Drama on the Transience of Power: William Shakespeare's Drama on the Transience of Power"

King Lear is a tragedy that tells the story of a king who divides his kingdom among his three daughters and then is betrayed by two of them. With the help of his youngest daughter, Cordelia, he learns to see past their flattery and reward her with a share in his kingdom. The theme of King Lear is that of what happens when someone who has been given great power and authority over others, decides to relinquish that power, and how it affects those who are left behind. It is one of the best reads for people from all walks of life and all ages. Just sit back and revel in the story of King Lear.

William Shakespeare

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William Shakespeare (Stratford-upon-Avon, c. April 23, 1564jul. - Ibid., April 23/May 3, 1616) was an English playwright, poet, and actor. Often known as the Bard of Avon (or simply the Bard), he is considered the most important writer in the English language and one of the most famous in world literature.

According to the Encyclopædia Britannica, "Shakespeare is generally acknowledged as the greatest of all time writers, a unique figure in the history of literature. The fame of other poets, such as Homer and Dante Alighieri, or novelists such as Leo Tolstoy or Charles Dickens, has transcended national barriers, but none has achieved the reputation of Shakespeare, whose works today are read and performed more frequently and in more countries than ever. The prophecy of one of his great contemporaries, Ben Jonson, has thus been fulfilled: 'Shakespeare does not belong to one age but to eternity'".

Among his most notable works are Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth, and A Midsummer Night's Dream. His ability to portray the complexities of human nature, along with his mastery in the use of verse and language, has made him a timeless figure.

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