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King Lear & Twelfth Night & Julius Caesar Books Reviews

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By Mehedi Hasan ShawonPublished 2 years ago 5 min read
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King Lear & Twelfth Night & Julius Caesar Books Reviews
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"King Lear", a tragedy drama, was written by William Shakespeare. It is based on the mythical Lear of Britain King Lear relinquished land and power to his two daughters and became destitute and insane.

The play was probably reformed. But since the 19th century, Shakespeare has become a popular play

Some of the notable characters in the play

Fool - Lear's fool

Edgar - Gloucester's first son was Edgar

Edmund - Gloucester's illegitimate son was Edmund

Goneril - Goneril is Lear's eldest daughter

Reagan - Lear's second daughter

Cordelia - Cordelia, the youngest daughter of Lear

Duke of Albany - husband of Goneril

Duke of Cornwall - Reagan's husband

Gentleman - Join Cordelia

Oswald - Guneril's royal steward

King of France - Cordelier's suitor and later husband

Duke of Burgundy - Cordelier follower

Elderly - Gloucester tenant

Quran - Darbari

Short stream of events

King Lear of Britain has grown old, he wants to retire from the monarchy. So he wants to divide his property among his three daughters. He announced that he would give more property to the girl who loved him more The eldest daughter, Goneril, cleverly reveals that she loves her father the most. Inspired by the flattery, King Lear went to give the property to his eldest daughter.

He then awarded his share to his second daughter, Reagan. Finally, it is the turn of his youngest daughter Cordelia, when the king asks about his daughter's love, the girl answers, his love is not comparable, he gives an honest but vague answer. She says she will leave half the love for her husband. King Lear gets angry at his daughter's words and deprives Cordelia of sharing the property between the two daughters.

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Twelfth Night Book

"Twelfth Night" is a humorous drama. It was written by the famous author William Shakespeare. It is thought to have been composed between 1601 and 1602. The play was composed for the twelfth night of entertainment at the end of the Christmas season.

The play is based on twin brothers Viola and Sebastian The drama is directed around them. They were separated when the ship crashed. Viola again falls in love with Duke Orsino in the guise of Cesario. Orsino again likes Countess Olivia. After meeting Viola, Olivia falls in love with him again, thinking he is a man.

The play was first staged on February 2, 1602, for the official closing of Christmas. The play was first published as a bibliography in 1623 by the First Folio.

The original name of the play was "The Twelfth Night" but the full name is "Twelfth Night, Or What You Will''. The use of subheadings was fashionable in Elizabeth's day. Some editors, therefore, gave an alternative title to "The Merchant of Venice'' as the UWOA title, "The Jew of Venice'', the first Shakespearean play to be used as a subtitle during its first publication.

The play was probably written between 1600 and 1601. Because the events of the play and some sources indicate this period A student at the Middle Temple in London said that the play was performed at the Middle Temple on February 2, 1602, on the occasion of the official closing of Christmas. Students were invited to this event. This is the first staging of the play.

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Julius Caesar Book

Flavia and Murelas are taking a few Romans for a walk along the streets, ignoring them to watch Julian Caesar's triumphant parade. Caesar defeated General Pompey's sons in battle. Removal of decorations from Caesar's statues and tribunals threatening citizens to abandon their duties.

He entered the craft with military and political figures, including Butas, Cassius, and Antony. "To beware of the ides of March," a Sotshire called Caesar. But Caesar ignored him and proceeded to celebrate the victory.

Caesar, Brutus, and Cassius talked for a long time. Cassius was telling Brutus that he seemed too far away these days. In response, Brutus stated that he was fighting with himself Cassius said that he was treated as he wanted by others because he was respected and respected.

Brutus fears that the people want to see Caesar as king, which will overthrow the republic. But Cassius disagrees, saying that although Caesar is considered a god by all, he is no better than Brutus or Cassius. Cassius recalls Caesar's physical infirmity and says that some amazing things happened that made Caesar stronger.

He does not want Caesar to rise to power. He blamed Brutus' lack of will for this. He thinks that the upliftment of such people can never be a matter of destiny. Brutus considers Cassius 6 Caesar sees Cassius and tells Anthony that Cassius is disappointed.

Caesar leaves. A politician told Brutus and Cassius that Anthony had given Caesar the crown three times during the celebration, but Caesar refused. He goes on to say that Caesar fell to the ground and showed a kind of weakness in front of the crowd. But his fans have not changed yet. Brutus was considering Caesar's weak judgment and Cassius. Cassius was then plotting against Caesar with Brutus.

Brutus received in his house a letter written by the people that Caesar had become very powerful. The letters were forged by Cassius and created a false impression in Brutus' mind. Cassius knew that if Brutus believed these false letters, he too could be involved in a conspiracy against Caesar.

Brutus was a Republican, he feared the prospect of a dictatorship-led empire. He explained that the people would lose their freedom of speech. Cassius had already arrived at Brutus' house with his supporters, and Brutus had taken control of the kingdom.

People go to his house and are tempted to kill Caesar. Cassius wants to kill Antonio too Because he must interfere with Cassius's work.

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