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| Picture No | 10053468 |
| Date | circa 1850 |
| Description | Play - King Lear - William Shakespeare |
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King Lear is a tragedy written by William Shakespeare. It depicts the gradual descent into madness of the title character, after he disposes of his kingdom by giving bequests to two of his three daughters egged on by their continual flattery, bringing tragic consequences for all.
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| Source | engraving by Ch. Geofroy |
| Credit | Mary Evans Picture Library |
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