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King Lear Act I

September 19, 2026 · 56 min

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In which a noble king, bent on dividing his realm, seeks affirmation of his daughters’ affection, setting the stage for familial discord and the unraveling of bonds most dear. Meanwhile, the rumblings of treachery and masked designs among kin and court foretell a tempest gathering beyond the horizon of this solemn day.

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