{"product_id":"king-lear-7","title":"King Lear","description":"\u003cp\u003eKing Lear, a tragic play by William Shakespeare, delves into themes of loyalty, power, and madness. The story follows the aging King Lear, who decides to divide his kingdom among his three daughters, Goneril, Regan, and Cordelia, based on their professions of love for him. Misguided by flattery and ambition, Lear rejects Cordelia, his youngest daughter, who sincerely loves him. As Lear descends into madness, he grapples with betrayal and the harsh consequences of his decisions. The play explores the nature of authority, familial relationships, and the fragility of human sanity. Shakespeare masterfully interweaves subplots involving Gloucester and his sons, paralleling Lear’s descent into chaos. “King Lear” is lauded for its profound emotional depth, rich character development, and exploration of existential themes. The tragedy's haunting portrayal of human suffering and the quest for redemption continues to resonate, making it one of Shakespeare’s most powerful and enduring works.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Booksclassic","offers":[{"title":"Perfect Bound","offer_id":50355819905328,"sku":"9609441289053","price":6.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.thegreatbritishbookshop.co.uk\/products\/king-lear-7","provider":"The Great British Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}