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Ruling the estate - 'King Lear' as a tragedy of governance

Medium Periodical Article
Medium - part of - (Periodical Copy) (Date) Feb2005 (Volume) 27
Medium (Periodical) E Magazine: the A-level English magazine.
Classif 820 EMA
Subject Drama
Page 47-50
Authors Worrall, Rob
Contents

The author argues that Shakespeare's darkest play, first performed in the shadow of Guy Fawles' foiled 'terrorist' attack, is both a tragedy of misrule and a call for a new form of leadership.

Keywords
17th century drama     17th century England     17th century literature     17th century politics     Drama     King Lear     Plays     Shakespeare     Shakespeare plays     Shakespeare, William     Shakespearean tragedy