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    King Lear (version 2)
    King Lear (version 2)
    King Lear (version 2)
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    King Lear (version 2)

    Written by William Shakespeare

    Narrated by LibriVox Community

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    About this audiobook

    The Tragedy of King Lear is a tragedy by William Shakespeare. The title character descends into madness after foolishly disposing of his estate between two of his three daughters based on their flattery, bringing tragic consequences for all. The play is based on the legend of Leir of Britain, a mythological pre-Roman Celtic king. It has been widely adapted for the stage and motion pictures, and the role of Lear has been coveted and played by many of the world's most accomplished actors. The play was written between 1603 and 1606 and later revised. Shakespeare's earlier version, The True Chronicle of the History of the Life and Death of King Lear and His Three Daughters, was published in quarto in 1608. The Tragedy of King Lear, a more theatrical version, was included in the 1623 First Folio. Modern editors usually conflate the two, though some insist that each version has its individual integrity that should be preserved. After the Restoration, the play was often revised with a happy ending for audiences who disliked its dark and depressing tone, but since the 19th century Shakespeare's original version has been regarded as one of his supreme achievements. The tragedy is particularly noted for its probing observations on the nature of human suffering and kinship. George Bernard Shaw wrote, "No man will ever write a better tragedy than Lear". (Summary by Wikipedia)

    Cast
    King Lear: Bob Gonzalez
    Edmund/King of France/Second Servant: Elizabeth Klett
    Duke of Burgundy/Messenger: VikingJames
    Duke of Cornwall: David Goldfarb
    Duke of Albany: Noel Badrian
    Earl of Kent: Arielle Lipshaw
    Earl of Gloucester: Martin Geeson
    Edgar: DublinGothic
    Curan/Third Servant/Captain: Nathaniel W.C. Higgins
    Knight/Old Man/Physician: Algy Pug
    Fool/Herald: Amy L. Gramour
    Oswald: Kristingj
    First Servant/Officer: Tiffany Halla Colonna
    Gentleman: Dan Raynham
    Goneril: Bev J. Stevens
    Regan: Liberty Stump
    Cordelia: Miss Avarice
    Narrator: Denny Sayers

    Audio edited by Elizabeth Klett

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherLibriVox
    Release dateAug 25, 2014
    King Lear (version 2)
    Author

    William Shakespeare

    William Shakespeare is widely regarded as the greatest playwright the world has seen. He produced an astonishing amount of work; 37 plays, 154 sonnets, and 5 poems. He died on 23rd April 1616, aged 52, and was buried in the Holy Trinity Church, Stratford.

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