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590 pages • first pub 1873 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781853261831
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Language: English
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A moving tragedy of political intrigue and family strife, William Shakespeare's King Lear is edited by George Hunter, with an introduction by Kiernan Ryan in Penguin Shakespeare. 'How sharper than a serpent's tooth it is to have a thankless child ...
Community Reviews Summary of 268 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 42%
challenging 36%
reflective 26%
emotional 15%
mysterious 15%
adventurous 10%
dark 10%
relaxing 10%
informative 5%
sad 5%
tense 5%
Pace
medium 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 58% | Character: 29% | Plot: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 23%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 61% | No: 33% | Yes: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
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Moderate
Antisemitism590 pages • first pub 1873 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781853261831
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A moving tragedy of political intrigue and family strife, William Shakespeare's King Lear is edited by George Hunter, with an introduction by Kiernan Ryan in Penguin Shakespeare. 'How sharper than a serpent's tooth it is to have a thankless child ...
Community Reviews Summary of 268 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 42%
challenging 36%
reflective 26%
emotional 15%
mysterious 15%
adventurous 10%
dark 10%
relaxing 10%
informative 5%
sad 5%
tense 5%
Pace
medium 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 58% | Character: 29% | Plot: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 23%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 61% | No: 33% | Yes: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Antisemitism