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King Lear (version 2)
Written by William Shakespeare
Narrated by LibriVox Community
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The Tragedy of King Lear is a tragedy by William Shakespeare. The title character descends into madness after foolishly disposing of his estate between two of his three daughters based on their flattery, bringing tragic consequences for all. The play is based on the legend of Leir of Britain, a mythological pre-Roman Celtic king. It has been widely adapted for the stage and motion pictures, and the role of Lear has been coveted and played by many of the world's most accomplished actors. The play was written between 1603 and 1606 and later revised. Shakespeare's earlier version, The True Chronicle of the History of the Life and Death of King Lear and His Three Daughters, was published in quarto in 1608. The Tragedy of King Lear, a more theatrical version, was included in the 1623 First Folio. Modern editors usually conflate the two, though some insist that each version has its individual integrity that should be preserved. After the Restoration, the play was often revised with a happy ending for audiences who disliked its dark and depressing tone, but since the 19th century Shakespeare's original version has been regarded as one of his supreme achievements. The tragedy is particularly noted for its probing observations on the nature of human suffering and kinship. George Bernard Shaw wrote, "No man will ever write a better tragedy than Lear". (Summary by Wikipedia)
Cast
King Lear: Bob Gonzalez
Edmund/King of France/Second Servant: Elizabeth Klett
Duke of Burgundy/Messenger: VikingJames
Duke of Cornwall: David Goldfarb
Duke of Albany: Noel Badrian
Earl of Kent: Arielle Lipshaw
Earl of Gloucester: Martin Geeson
Edgar: DublinGothic
Curan/Third Servant/Captain: Nathaniel W.C. Higgins
Knight/Old Man/Physician: Algy Pug
Fool/Herald: Amy L. Gramour
Oswald: Kristingj
First Servant/Officer: Tiffany Halla Colonna
Gentleman: Dan Raynham
Goneril: Bev J. Stevens
Regan: Liberty Stump
Cordelia: Miss Avarice
Narrator: Denny Sayers
Audio edited by Elizabeth Klett
Cast
King Lear: Bob Gonzalez
Edmund/King of France/Second Servant: Elizabeth Klett
Duke of Burgundy/Messenger: VikingJames
Duke of Cornwall: David Goldfarb
Duke of Albany: Noel Badrian
Earl of Kent: Arielle Lipshaw
Earl of Gloucester: Martin Geeson
Edgar: DublinGothic
Curan/Third Servant/Captain: Nathaniel W.C. Higgins
Knight/Old Man/Physician: Algy Pug
Fool/Herald: Amy L. Gramour
Oswald: Kristingj
First Servant/Officer: Tiffany Halla Colonna
Gentleman: Dan Raynham
Goneril: Bev J. Stevens
Regan: Liberty Stump
Cordelia: Miss Avarice
Narrator: Denny Sayers
Audio edited by Elizabeth Klett
Author
William Shakespeare
Born in 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England, William Shakespeare is widely regarded as the greatest writer and playwright in the English language. In 1594 he founded the acting company the Lord Chamberlain's Men, later the King's Men, in London. He died in 1616.
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