King Lear (The Annotated Shakespeare)
<DIV><DIV><I>King Lear</I>, one of Shakespeare's darkest and most savage plays, tells the story of the foolish and Job-like Lear, who divides his kingdom, as he does his affections, according to vanity and whim. Lear€s failure as a father engulfs himself and his world in turmoil and tragedy.</DIV></DIV>