King Lear - William Shakespeare

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King Lear is a tragedy by William Shakespeare. The title character descends into madness after disposing of his estate between two of his three daughters based on their flattery, bringing tragic consequences for all.
First performance: December 26, 1606
Original language: English
Playwright: William Shakespeare
Characters
Cordelia, Goneril, Edmund, Regan, Leir of Britain, Edgar

 King Lear, William Shakespeare, King Lear - William Shakespeare

  Act 1, Scene 1: King Lear's palace.
Act 1, Scene 2: The Earl of Gloucester's castle.
Act 1, Scene 3: The Duke of Albany's palace.
Act 1, Scene 4: A hall in the same.
Act 1, Scene 5: Court before the same.

Act 2, Scene 1: GLOUCESTER's castle.
Act 2, Scene 2: Before Gloucester's castle.
Act 2, Scene 3: A wood.
Act 2, Scene 4: Before GLOUCESTER's castle. KENT in the stocks.

Act 3, Scene 1: A heath.
Act 3, Scene 2: Another part of the heath. Storm still.
Act 3, Scene 3: Gloucester's castle.
Act 3, Scene 4: The heath. Before a hovel.
Act 3, Scene 5: Gloucester's castle.
Act 3, Scene 6: A chamber in a farmhouse adjoining the castle.
Act 3, Scene 7: Gloucester's castle.

Act 4, Scene 1: The heath.
Act 4, Scene 2: Before ALBANY's palace.
Act 4, Scene 3: The French camp near Dover.
Act 4, Scene 4: The same. A tent.
Act 4, Scene 5: Gloucester's castle.
Act 4, Scene 6: Fields near Dover.
Act 4, Scene 7: A tent in the French camp. LEAR on a bed asleep,

Act 5, Scene 1: The British camp, near Dover.
Act 5, Scene 2: A field between the two camps.
Act 5, Scene 3: The British camp near Dover.

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