| Author |
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 |
| Translator |
Cajander, Paavo Emil, 1846-1913 |
| Uniform Title |
King Lear. Finnish
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| Title |
Kuningas Lear
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 61.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_Lear Wikipedia page about this book: https://fi.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kuningas_Lear
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| Credits |
Produced by Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Kuningas Lear" by William Shakespeare is a tragic play written in the early 17th century. The narrative revolves around King Lear, who makes the fateful decision to divide his kingdom among his three daughters based on their professed love for him. This decision sets off a catastrophic series of events that examines themes of power, betrayal, and the complexities of familial relationships. At the start of the play, we are introduced to King Lear and his plan to retire from the throne. He desires to divide his realm based on which daughter loves him most, leading to a performative declaration of love from his eldest daughters, Goneril and Regan. Meanwhile, his youngest daughter, Cordelia, struggles to express her genuine love in a way that satisfies her father's expectations. This initial act reveals Lear's tragic flaw—his need for validation and his inability to see through false flattery. As tensions rise, Lear's misguided judgment begins to set the stage for the ensuing turmoil, as we also delve into the subplot involving Gloucester and his sons. The opening sets a gripping tone for the impending conflict and dramatic exploration of human folly. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Tragedies
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| Subject |
Fathers and daughters -- Drama
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| Subject |
Inheritance and succession -- Drama
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| Subject |
Lear, King (Legendary character) -- Drama
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Britons -- Drama
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| Subject |
Kings and rulers -- Drama
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| Subject |
Aging parents -- Drama
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
16490 |
| Release Date |
Aug 8, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 12, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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