King Lear

William Shakespeare, widely regarded as one of the world's greatest playwrights and a national icon of England, comes to life in this exquisite Ukrainian edition, meticulously crafted by two luminaries of contemporary Ukrainian culture: writer Yurii Andruhovych and illustrator Vladyslav Yerko. This masterful translation has garnered critical acclaim for its accuracy, poetic resonance, and contemporary relevance.
The play revolves around King Lear, who decides to divide his kingdom among his three daughters, basing their inheritance on their expressions of love for him. However, when the youngest daughter, Cordelia, speaks her heart, declaring that love cannot be quantified by words, an enraged Lear banishes her. Only later does the king realize his grave error, recognizing the hypocrisy of his elder daughters, but his remorse proves futile.