590 pages • first pub 1873 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781853261831
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Language: English
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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 224 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 41%
challenging 35%
reflective 29%
emotional 17%
mysterious 17%
adventurous 11%
dark 11%
informative 5%
relaxing 5%
sad 5%
tense 5%
Pace
medium 23%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 60% | Character: 26% | Plot: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 26%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 56% | No: 37% | Yes: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
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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 224 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 41%
challenging 35%
reflective 29%
emotional 17%
mysterious 17%
adventurous 11%
dark 11%
informative 5%
relaxing 5%
sad 5%
tense 5%
Pace
medium 23%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 60% | Character: 26% | Plot: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 26%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 56% | No: 37% | Yes: 6%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