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344 pages • first pub 1606 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140707243
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: Not specified
Description
One of the later plays, King Lear is such a powerful depicition of suffering and redemption it is now thought by many to be Shakespeare's greatest creation. When King Lear abdicates his throne and divides his kingdom between his three daughters, h...
Community Reviews Summary of 18,144 reviews
Moods
sad 50%
challenging 48%
emotional 45%
tense 44%
reflective 31%
adventurous 18%
mysterious 12%
funny 11%
hopeful 2%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%
Pace
slow 29%
fast 21%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 44% | Character: 38% | Plot: 15% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 15% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 51% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 73% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 7% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Violence, MurderModerate
Suicide, Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughtsMinor
War, Body horror, Infidelity344 pages • first pub 1606 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140707243
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: Not specified
Description
One of the later plays, King Lear is such a powerful depicition of suffering and redemption it is now thought by many to be Shakespeare's greatest creation. When King Lear abdicates his throne and divides his kingdom between his three daughters, h...
Community Reviews Summary of 18,144 reviews
Moods
sad 50%
challenging 48%
emotional 45%
tense 44%
reflective 31%
adventurous 18%
mysterious 12%
funny 11%
hopeful 2%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%
Pace
slow 29%
fast 21%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 44% | Character: 38% | Plot: 15% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 15% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 51% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 73% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 7% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Violence, MurderModerate
Suicide, Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughtsMinor
War, Body horror, Infidelity