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<p><b><i>The Tragedy of King Lear</i></b>, often shortened to <b><i>King Lear</i></b>, is a <a href="page.php?w=Shakespearean_tragedy">tragedy</a> written by <a href="page.php?w=William_Shakespeare">William Shakespeare</a> in late 1605 or early 1606. Set in pre-Roman Britain, the play depicts the consequences of King Lear's love-test, in which he divides his power and land according to the praise of his daughters. The play is known for its dark tone, complex poetry, and prominent motifs concerning <a href="page.php?w=blindness">blindness</a>, <a href="page.php?w=insanity">madness</a></p><p>
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