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King Lear

by Nahum Tate

Cover of King Lear
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69, [2] p. ; 17 cm. First published 1681. "The alteration consists chiefly in running 'through the whole a love betwixt Edgar and Cordelia, ' and in ending the play with their marriage and Lear's triumph"--Catalogue of the Barton collection, Boston Public Library. This item is from the Stockton Axson Collection of 18th Century British Drama, Woodson Research Center, Rice University.

Fathers and daughtersDramaKings and rulersInheritance and successionBritonsAging parentsShakespeare, william, 1564-1616, king learBritish and irish drama (dramatic works by one author)European dramaEnglish dramaEnglish drama (Tragedy)English drama -- 18th century