King Lear

King Lear Synopsis

'I am a man more sinned against than sinning.'

King Lear is an old king who wants to divide his land between his three daughters. But first, they must tell him how much they love him. When Cordelia remains silent, he disowns her. Can their relationship ever be repaired?

About The William Shakespeare Children's Collection:

For over four centuries, the works of William Shakespeare have delighted theatre-goers all over the globe. In this boxset, we present ten of Shakespeare's classic plays specially adapted into an easy-to-follow story format and fully illustrated.

This set is the perfect introduction to the genius of 'the Bard'. Readers of all ages can find joy in his comedies and learn from his tragedies as we follow the lives and loves of classic characters. To read, or not to read … well that's an easy one to start with!