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King Lear

by William Shakespeare · first published 1608

The Tragedy of King Lear, often shortened to King Lear, is a tragedy written by William Shakespeare in late 1605 or early 1606. Set in pre-Roman Britain, the play depicts the consequences of King Lear's love-test, in which he divides his power and land according to the praise of his daughters. The play is known for its dark tone, complex poetry, and prominent motifs concerning blindness, madness and human nature. The earliest known performance was on Saint Stephen's Day in 1606.

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Genre:
Tragedy
Original language:
English
Year page:
1608

Screen Adaptations

  1. · Film
  2. · TV Series
  3. 1910 · Short Film
  4. 1953 · Film
  5. 1970 · Film
  6. 1971 · Film
  7. 1983 · TV Film
  8. 1985 · Film
  9. 1987 · Film
  10. 2018 · TV Film

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