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King Lear In Plain and Simple English (A Modern Translation and the Original Version)
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King Lear descends into madness after foolishly disposing of his estate between two of his three daughters based on their flattery, bringing tragic consequences for all. Sound like a good story? It is...if you can understand it.
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