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King Lear
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Zadignose
As flies to wanton boys are we to the gods,--
They kill us for their sport.


Shakespeare at his best, portraying a bloody apocalypse that befalls a world of sinners. All contrary philosophies on the nature and cause of suffering are entertained.
Heather(Gibby)
Jan 29, 2013 rated it liked it
It's Shakespear, what else can I possibly say? ...more
Alasse
Aug 18, 2018 marked it as to-read
Shelves: to-obtain
To pair up with A Thousand Acres. ...more
Everyman
May 21, 2008 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
Shelves: my-library
Simply extraordinary. In my opinion, by far the best of Shakespeare's tragedies, and on top of that, very relevant to the modern world as we, too, seek to transfer authority to our children and perhaps find that we have been too preoccupied with our careers to have the time to understand our children as we should. ...more
Lauren
Mar 28, 2024 rated it liked it
I admired this story more than I enjoyed reading/listening to it.
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Feb 02, 2011 rated it really liked it
Shelves: poetry-and-plays
Christopher
Jul 05, 2011 rated it it was amazing
Shelves: british, favorites, drama
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Alice Cuprill
Jul 11, 2014 rated it it was ok
Gerard
Mar 24, 2018 rated it it was amazing
Shelves: college, favorites
Nike
Mar 20, 2021 marked it as to-read
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