The Tragedy of King Lear, by William Shakespeare
Dec 27, 2021•25 min•Season 1Ep. 965
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Cordelia, daughter of old King Lear, could not convince her father of her love for him. Afterward, when misfortunes made him accept her aid, he learned too late of her real devotion. (Volume 46, Harvard Classics)
"King Lear" presented at Queen Elizabeth's court, Dec. 26, 1606.
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