King Lear

William Shakespeare, 2016, Collector's Library

Overview

This influential tragedy explores the downfall of an aging king who capriciously divides his kingdom based on his daughters' expressions of love. When his youngest daughter refuses to participate in this charade, she is banished. The king then becomes reliant on his manipulative and untrustworthy elder daughters. As schemes and recriminations unfold, the king's sanity deteriorates, and the stability of the entire realm is threatened.

Who it's for

• Readers of classic English literature.
• Fans of Shakespearean tragedies.
• Those interested in themes of family, power, and madness.

Key features

• Hardcover binding.
• 208 pages.
• Published in 2016.
• ISBN: 9781909621923.
• Collector's Library edition.
• Illustrated by Sir John Gilbert.