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Summary

«King Lear» is a tragedy by William Shakespeare that tells the story of the aging King Lear of Britain, who decides to divide his kingdom among his three daughters based on how much they profess to love him. Due to his rash decisions and the deceit of his two elder daughters, Goneril and Regan, Lear loses his power, trust, and sanity, facing betrayal and disappointment. His youngest daughter, Cordelia, the only one who truly loves him, ultimately tries to save her father but perishes. The tragedy explores themes of power, betrayal, nobility of spirit, and human frailty, culminating in the deaths of the main characters and a contemplation of profound sorrow.