“King Lear” by William Shakespeare

About the Author.
Widely regarded as not only the greatest writer in English Literature, but one of the greatest in the world.

Background of Play – King Lear.
1) Was a tragedy
2) It was originally written with a happy ending.

“King Lear” –The Main Characters.

King Lear Banishing Cordelia

King Lear weeping over the dead body of Cordellia.

Themes of tragedy.