Often described as Shakespeare's masterpiece, King Lear tells the story of an aging King as he descends into madness. For many years, I've left King Lear untouched on this site ... unsure of how to tackle such a breathtaking and dense play.
But the time has come to bite the bullet and create a study guide:
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I recently viewed on two occasions the production of King Lear at the Great River Shakepseare Festival in Winona, MN. I genuinely liked the production. Now, having a little time to reflect on the play, it struck me that the only real affection/love shown in the play is between King Lear and the Fool and then later between Cordelia and the Fool. Ever other relationship seems encumbered with duty, loyalty, power, heir-appeal, etc. With one broad stroke I’ll conclude: money and power
to be passed down to heirs does not bring out the best in people.
Interesting. I’m writing a book on performing King Lear, which will be a companion piece to the film I’m directing – currently in pre-production. The URL references a stage production I did in Europe.
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