Lear decides to step down from the throne and divide the kingdom among his three daughters. Goneril and Regan offer flattering answers to Lear's question: How much do you love me? Cordelia has no answer to describe the depth of her love for Lear and is banished from the kingdom. Goneril and Regan undermine Lear's authority, and he loses his grasp on reality. The deaths of the major players result in Edgar ruling the kingdom. The Cambridge School Shakespeare series continues to make Shakespeare's plays accessible to students. This updated edition of the play includes revised learning opportunities and an enlarged section of notes including information on characters, performances, history and language. The book includes a table of contents.--Ministry of Education website.

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