Book details
King Lear
Description
King Lear is one of the greatest tragedies by Shakespeare. The play is focused around Lear, the aging King of Britain, and his three daughters, Goneril, Regan and Cordelia. When Lear wants to step down from the throne, he decides to divide his kingdom between his three daughters and asks each daughter how much she loves him. Goneril and Regan, greedy for their share, give him flattering answers, while Cordelia remains silent, which enrages Lear and forces him to disown her. The play tells of Lear's fate once he has given up his kingdom and destroyed his relationship with his daughter.Also available as part of a 20 book set, including Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, The Tragedy of Macbeth, A Midsummer Night's Dream, A Winter's Tale, The Taming of the Shrew, The Tempest, Twelfth Night, Timon of Athens, The Two Gentlemen of Verona, The Merchant of Venice, Othello, Much Ado About Nothing, King Lear, Julius Caesar, Cymbeline, The Comedy of Errors, As You Like It, Anthony and Cleopatra and All's Well That Ends Well. About Sweet Cherry Easy Classics:Sweet Cherry Easy Classics adapts classic literature into stories for children, introducing these timeless tales to a new generation.
Age
8-12
Text complexity
beginner
Length
64 pages
Why to read
- To gain insight into one of Shakespeare's greatest tragedies and understand its complex themes of power, betrayal, and madness.
- To explore the intricacies of human relationships and the consequences of pride and folly as depicted through the characters' interactions.
- To appreciate the linguistic richness and dramatic intensity of the original play, which may be preserved or reinterpreted in Usher's work.
- To engage with contemporary perspectives on a classic story, potentially gaining new understanding or appreciation for its relevance in modern times.