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An adapted version of Shakespeare's play, a tragedy of a foolish and self-indulgent king who learns, late in life and after terrible suffering, the value of self-knowledge. The play asks the ancient questions about God and the meaning of pain with uncompromising directness-- but provides no rea...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Hutchinson, Emily
Other Authors: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Irvine, Calif. : Saddleback, [2006]
Series:Saddleback classics.
Subjects:
Lear, > King of England (Legendary character) > Drama.
Inheritance and succession > Drama.
Fathers and daughters > Drama.
Kings and rulers > Drama.
Aging parents > Drama.
Britons > Drama.
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Summary:An adapted version of Shakespeare's play, a tragedy of a foolish and self-indulgent king who learns, late in life and after terrible suffering, the value of self-knowledge. The play asks the ancient questions about God and the meaning of pain with uncompromising directness-- but provides no reassuring answers.
Physical Description:96 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.
ISBN:1562548530
9781562548537