King Lear

3.9 avg 243115 votes

About this book

King Lear divides his kingdom among the two daughters who flatter him and banishes the third one who loves him. His eldest daughters both then reject him at their homes, so Lear goes mad and wanders through a storm. His banished daughter returns with an army, but they lose the battle and Lear, all his daughters and more, die. ([source][1]) [1]: https://www.shakespeare.org.uk/explore-shakespeare/shakespedia/shakespeares-plays/king-lear/

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3.9/5 · 243115 readers · 183 pages · ≈ 3 h 23 m · Demanding

How long does it take to read King Lear?

About ≈ 3 h 23 m — 183 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.Typical novel≈ 5 h 56 mKing Lear~3 h 23 m

How many pages is King Lear?

183 pages in its most-read edition.Typical novel320King Lear183

What genre is King Lear?

It sits on the Poetry, Drama, Fiction shelves.

Has King Lear been made into a movie or TV show?

Yes — screen adaptations include King Lear (1987), Ran (1986), Ran (1985).

Is King Lear in the public domain?

Yes — it is free to read and share.

Who are the main characters in King Lear?

The main characters include William Shakespeare (1564-1616), John Wilders, King Lear, Cordelia.

Where does King Lear take place?

It is set in England, Israel during Early modern, 1500-1700, 20th century, 1605-1606.

Who wrote King Lear?

William Shakespeare.

Where can I read King Lear online for free?

It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library

Setting EnglandIsrael Time period Early modern, 1500-170020th century1605-1606 Characters William Shakespeare (1564-1616)John WildersKing LearCordelia
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