King Lear by William Shakespeare

King Lear

William Shakespeare

3 hours, 9 minutes • first pub 1606 (view editions)

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King Lear is ideal for readers who seek profound explorations of human suffering, familial bonds, and existential turmoil through the lens of poetic drama.

Description

This shattering drama of isolation and loss is one of the greatest tragedies in world literature.King Lear of Britain has three daughters: the hard-hearted Goneril and Regan, and the good and gentle Cordelia. He determines to divide his kingdom be...

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Community Reviews

3.78
based on 23,972 reviews

Moods

dark: 80%

sad: 50%

challenging: 46%

emotional: 46%

tense: 45%

reflective: 31%

adventurous: 17%

mysterious: 12%

funny: 11%

hopeful: 2%

informative: 1%

inspiring: 1%

Pace

22% of readers chose fast
51% of readers chose medium
25% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

14% of readers chose Plot
44% of readers chose A mix
39% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

52% of readers chose Yes
29% of readers chose Complicated
15% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

11% of readers chose Yes
37% of readers chose Complicated
49% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

14% of readers chose Yes
6% of readers chose Complicated
72% of readers chose No
7% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

94% of readers chose Yes
3% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

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