Extensive notes and background info for Shakespeare's famous play about madness and betrayal. Peruse themes and image patterns or click on links.

Acadia University guide to this tragedy includes student essays on its background and themes. Link to related "King Lear" resources.

Resource provides interviews with actors and directors who have worked with this play, critical essays, media clips, and related links.

Peruse the complete text of this play's Quarto and Folio editions. Includes images of an original edition, and links to other plays.

Peruse the complete text of this play, character and scene summaries, a glossary, a quiz, famous quotes, images, and links to related resources.

Resource presents an introduction to the classic play, and the full text. Includes annotations and a reference bibliography.

Read this prose version of Shakespeare s "King Lear," a tragic tale of a king, his kingdom, and a difficult transfer of power. Provides an overview and story outline.

Provided by the University of Virginia, this e-text of William Shakespeare s tragedy "King Lear" can be downloaded as solo acts, scenes, or as an entire play.

Read or search this tragedy that centers around succession. Includes a summary.

Written for students, this study guide attempts to unlock the tragedy, "King Lear," with scene summaries and commentaries, plus overall analysis and study questions.