{"product_id":"king-lear-9781914602603","title":"King Lear","description":"\u003cb\u003eChiltern Publishing was formed in 2018 with a vision to\u003cbr\u003ecreate the most beautiful classics\u003c\/b\u003e. Using a perfect mix of tradition and\u003cbr\u003ethe very latest in printing techniques, 19th Century quality has met 21st\u003cbr\u003eCentury technology. With wonderfully detailed covers, sparkling gilt edges, \u003cbr\u003ecreamy pages, and stitched binding they are the most beautiful classics ever\u003cbr\u003epublished.\u003cb\u003eKing Lear is a tragedy written by William Shakespeare\u003c\/b\u003e. It is\u003cbr\u003eloosely based on the mythological Leir of Britain. King Lear, in preparation\u003cbr\u003efor his old age, divides his power and land between his daughters Goneril and\u003cbr\u003eRegan, who pay homage to gain favour, feigning love. The King's third daughter, \u003cbr\u003eCordelia, is offered a third of his kingdom also, but refuses to be insincere\u003cbr\u003ein her praise and affection. She instead offers the respect of a daughter and\u003cbr\u003eis disowned by Lear who seeks flattery. Regan and Goneril subsequently break\u003cbr\u003epromises to host Lear and his entourage, so he opts to become homeless and\u003cbr\u003edestitute, goes insane, and the French King married to Cordelia invades Britain\u003cbr\u003eto restore order and Lear's rule.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Chiltern Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/29\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781914602603\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 280","brand":"William Shakespeare","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44608405569717,"sku":"9781914602603","price":21.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_2ca1cbf2-ee1a-4495-9ad5-8d690f8f3052.jpg?v=1725374689","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/king-lear-9781914602603","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}