[King Lear]
Year:
1603
Type:
Public:
Year of publication:
1994
Pages:
176
Moral assessment:
Type: Literature
Nothing inappropriate.
Some morally inappropriate content.
Contains significant sections contrary to faith or morals.
Contains some lurid passages, or presents a general ideological framework that could confuse those without much Christian formation.
Contains several lurid passages, or presents an ideological framework that is contrary or foreign to Christian values.
Explicitly contradicts Catholic faith or morals, or is directed against the Church and its institutions.
"King Lear" is one of the greatest and important tragedies by the Bard of Avon. King Lear, tormented by old age and greed, decides to divide his kingdom into three amongst his daughters. He does this through a test that makes them see how much he loves each one. Blinded by pride, Lear will immerse himself in a story full of treachery and madness, in which few remain faithful to this avaricious and senile king.
Recommendable for those above 14, seeing that it presents some obscene passages and profane commentaries. A good edition with translator’s notes is also recommendable for understanding this work of genius.
L.V. (Spain)