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King lear

Name: King lear
ISBN: 9781406362701

By Marcia Williams

Adjectives

tragic intense thought-provoking

Genres

Classics Historical Fiction

Synopsis

King Lear, an ageing monarch, decides to divide his kingdom among his three daughters based on their declarations of love for him. Goneril and Regan, his elder daughters, offer flattering words, while Cordelia, the youngest, speaks honestly. Angered by her response, Lear disowns Cordelia. However, Goneril and Regan's true natures soon emerge as they betray their father, leading to his descent into madness and a tragic chain of events that affect the entire kingdom.

About the author

Marcia Williams is a much-loved author and illustrator known for her colourful comic-strip books. She brings history and classic stories to life with fun pictures and easy-to-read words. Some of her most popular books include 'Mr William Shakespeare's Plays' and 'Greek Myths for Young Children'. Marcia loves making reading exciting for everyone!

Reading age

Older Junior (10-15)

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