Kuningas Lear by William Shakespeare

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Author Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
Translator Cajander, Paavo Emil, 1846-1913
Uniform Title King Lear. Finnish
Title Kuningas Lear
Note Reading ease score: 61.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits Produced by Tapio Riikonen
Summary "Kuningas Lear" by William Shakespeare is a tragic play written in the early 17th century. The narrative revolves around King Lear, who makes the fateful decision to divide his kingdom among his three daughters based on their professed love for him. This decision sets off a catastrophic series of events that examines themes of power, betrayal, and the complexities of familial relationships. At the start of the play, we are introduced to King Lear and his plan to retire from the throne. He desires to divide his realm based on which daughter loves him most, leading to a performative declaration of love from his eldest daughters, Goneril and Regan. Meanwhile, his youngest daughter, Cordelia, struggles to express her genuine love in a way that satisfies her father's expectations. This initial act reveals Lear's tragic flaw—his need for validation and his inability to see through false flattery. As tensions rise, Lear's misguided judgment begins to set the stage for the ensuing turmoil, as we also delve into the subplot involving Gloucester and his sons. The opening sets a gripping tone for the impending conflict and dramatic exploration of human folly. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Finnish
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Tragedies
Subject Fathers and daughters -- Drama
Subject Inheritance and succession -- Drama
Subject Lear, King (Legendary character) -- Drama
Subject Britons -- Drama
Subject Kings and rulers -- Drama
Subject Aging parents -- Drama
Category Text
EBook-No. 16490
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 12, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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