The Tragedy of King Lear

by Tamara Hollingsworth and Tamara Hollingsworth;Harriet Isecke

Book Overview

In this Shakespearean tragedy, King Lear decides to divide up his kingdom amongst his daughters, commanding them to proclaim their love for him. He is fooled by Goneril and Regan's proclamations and so infuriated by Cordelia's inability to put her love into words that he banishes her. When he discovers that Goneril and Regan are treacherous and ungrateful and Cordelia is truly loyal, he is driven mad Disloyalty brings a terrible fate upon this royal...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1433312743
• ISBN13: 9781433312748
• Release Date: July 2010
• Publisher: Teacher Created Materials
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.8" x 8.8"
• Age Range: 8 to 18 years
• Grade Range: Grade 3 to Postsecondary