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King Lear
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Tragedy · Early modern

King Lear

ShakespeareFirst performed c. 1606

An old king divides his kingdom by who flatters him most. The two who do, ruin him; the one who refused, loses everything trying to save him.

Dramatis personae

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  1. King Lear

    King Lear

    The Fallen King

    I am a man more sinned against than sinning

  2. Cordelia

    Cordelia

    The Truthful

    I cannot heave my heart into my mouth

  3. Edmund

    Edmund

    The Bastard

    Now, gods, stand up for bastards

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