Das Leben und der Tod des Königs Lear by William Shakespeare

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Author Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
Translator Wieland, Christoph Martin, 1733-1813
Uniform Title King Lear. German
Title Das Leben und der Tod des Königs Lear
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_Lear https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/K%C3%B6nig_Lear
Note Reading ease score: 82.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Produced by Delphine Lettau
Summary "Das Leben und der Tod des Königs Lear" by William Shakespeare is a tragic play written during the early modern period. The story revolves around King Lear, who decides to divide his kingdom among his three daughters based on their professions of love for him, leading to emotional and political turmoil that ultimately results in tragedy. At the start of the play, we are introduced to King Lear as he prepares to retire and divide his realm. He summons his daughters, Gonerill, Regan, and Cordelia, expecting grand declarations of love. Gonerill and Regan flatter him extravagantly, while Cordelia, sincere in her feelings but refusing to exaggerate, is disinherited by Lear for her honesty. This first act sets up the conflict that will unravel, exposing themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the dark consequences of pride and folly. The audience witnesses the initial seeds of discord among Lear's family, particularly as Lear's misguided choices lead to devastating effects for himself and those around him. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language German
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Tragedies
Subject Fathers and daughters -- Drama
Subject Inheritance and succession -- Drama
Subject Lear, King (Legendary character) -- Drama
Subject Britons -- Drama
Subject Kings and rulers -- Drama
Subject Aging parents -- Drama
Category Text
EBook-No. 7240
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 30, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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