King Lear is a tragedy written by William Shakespeare. There are two versions, but modern editors usually conflate these to produce a single play. Both versions are based on the mythological Leir of Britain. King Lear relinquishes his power and land to two of his daughters. He becomes destitute and insane and a proscribed crux of political machinations. The first known performance of any version of Shakespeare's play was on St. Stephen's Day in 1606. The three extant publications from which modern editors derive their texts are the 1608 quarto and the 1619 quarto and the 1623 First Folio. The quarto versions differ significantly from the folio version. The play was often revised after the English Restoration for audiences who disliked its dark and depressing tone, but since the 19th century Shakespeare's original play has been regarded as one of his supreme achievements.
About King Lear
British-American TV film and adaptation of the William Shakespeare play of the same name which is set in 21st-century highly militarized London.
Achievement of King Lear
The film originally premiered on BBC Two. It then premiered on Amazon Prime on September 28, 2018.
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King Lear Category.. Illegitimacy in fiction - This is a list of fictional stories in which illegitimacy features as an important plot element. Passing mentions are omitted from this article. Many of these stories explore the social pain and exclusion felt by illegitimate"natural children".. Nothing comes from nothing - Nothing comes from nothing is a philosophical dictum first argued by Parmenides.. Shakespearean fool - The Shakespearean fool is a recurring character type in the works of William Shakespeare. Shakespearean fools are usually clever peasants or commoners that use their wits to outdo people of higher social standing.. Fool (novel) - Fool is a novel by American writer Christopher Moore, released on February 10, 2009. The novel takes its premise from the plot of Shakespeare's play King Lear, narrated from the perspective of the character of the Fool, whose name is Pocket.. Water and Salt - Water and Salt is an Italian fairy tale, it can be found in the collection Italian Popular Tales, collected by Thomas Frederick Crane.. Cap-o'-Rushes -"Cap-o'-Rushes" is an English fairy tale published by Joseph Jacobs in English Fairy Tales.. Works based on European myths and legends.. Sororicide in fiction.. Plays adapted into operas.. British traditional history.. Fictional kings.. Suicide in fiction.. British plays adapted into films.. English Renaissance plays.
