The Chronicle History Of King Leir

The Chronicle History of King Leir: The Original of Shakespeare's King Lear is a book written by Sidney Lee in 1909. This book is a historical account of the life of King Leir, the legendary king of Britain who lived in the 8th century. The story of King Leir is the basis for William Shakespeare's famous play, King Lear. The book chronicles King Leir's reign, his family, and his eventual downfall. It tells the story of how King Leir divided his kingdom amongst his three daughters and how his youngest daughter, Cordelia, refused to flatter him as her sisters did. This decision led to her banishment and the eventual downfall of King Leir. The book is a detailed account of the story of King Leir and provides historical context for the play King Lear. It also includes notes and commentary from the author that provide insight into the historical significance of the story. Overall, The Chronicle History of King Leir: The Original of Shakespeare's King Lear is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of England and the origins of one of Shakespeare's most famous plays.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.