#_King_Lear is one of William Shakespeare’s darkest and most powerful tragedies, written in the early 17th century. Inspired by the ancient legend of King Leir of Britain, the play examines themes of power, pride, betrayal, madness, justice, suffering, and forgiveness. The story begins when King Lear, old and weary, decides to divide his kingdom among his three daughters—Goneril, Regan, and Cordelia—depending on how eloquently they profess their love for him. Flattered by Goneril and Regan’s fal