num_pages: 293
description: King Lear is a tragedy by William Shakespeare. The title character descends into madness after foolishly disposing of his estate between two of his three daughters based on their flattery, bringing tragic consequences for all.
language: English
title: King Lear
titlecomplete: King Lear (Signet Classics)
characters: Edgar, Cordelia, Duke of Albany, Earl of Gloucester, Earl of Kent, Regan, Duke of Cornwall, Leir of Britain, Goneril, Fool, Edmund
genres: Fiction, Plays, Theatre, Classics, Drama, Read For School, Tragedy, Literature, Poetry, School
ratings_count: 212567
publisher: Signet