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King Lear

llustrated Shakespeare
Includes a list of key characters, breakdown of play by act and scenes, the complete text of play, an overview, and illustrations inspired by the play.

King Lear
Page of links about the play King Lear, reviews of productions. Site hosted by University of Basel, Switzerland.

King Lear
Historical background, one page summary, character analysis, criticism and more. Excerpts available online or purchase the hardcopy. Published by eNotes.

King Lear
Plot overview, character analysis, and analysis of themes, motifs and symbols. Full online access or purchase the hardcopy. Published by Sparknotes.

King Lear online text
This copy of the King Lear text is hosted by Project Gutenburg.

King Lear study guide. By Michael J. Cummings
A plot summary, character analysis and review of six central themes. Background historical information.

King Lear: vocabulary and terminology
Definitions and examples of use of vocabulary from the play. Published by Advanced Placement Strategies

Mr William Shakespeare and the Internet
An annotated guide to the scholarly Shakespeare resources on the internet by Terry A. Gray. The site is hosted by Palomar Community College, California. It includes links to sites about many of Shakespeare’s works, and online criticism of Shakespeare’s plays and performances.