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by William Shakespeare

The story of King Lear and his three daughters existed in some form up to four centuries before Shakespeare recorded his vision. Lear was a British King who reigned before the birth of Christ, allowing Shakespeare to place his play in a Pagan setting. Predated by references in British mythology to…

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ILC English

Hello, i was just wondering any1 was doing ILC English and would like to share answers on some key questions. 

Posted By chip m #56541 at Mar 30, 2008 10:58 AM in King Lear || 5 replies

nothing and nothingess in king lear

can someone tell me sth about nothing and nothingess in the speech of Tom o'Bedlam ( Edgar )

Posted By alexander b #26048 at Sep 19, 2006 5:50 AM in King Lear || 2 replies

A.S.A.P Help! On King Lear

Can someone help me understand the process of how Lear acheives & acquires "wisdom".

Posted By jane b #95877 at Jun 02, 2009 12:47 PM in King Lear || 0 replies

HELP ME!!!! URGENTLY PLZ!!...comparison of lear and edgar

Distinguish beteween King Lear's real madness and Edgar's simulated madness???

Posted By nella a #64859 at Oct 07, 2008 10:17 PM in King Lear || 3 replies