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angevin2

today's poem(s)

Apr 16, 2007 00:29

Three Songs for King Leir
Ann Lauinger

Note: In Shakespeare's sources, the old king and his daughter survive.

( 1. Cordeilla )

poetry: 21st century, king lear, poets: women, national poetry month 2007, poetry

Comments 11

likeadeuce April 16 2007, 05:47:18 UTC

Oh, my, I. . .

I like the first two but I love Edgar's. Oh, my.

Wow.

Edgar.

*flails*

angevin2 April 16 2007, 05:50:38 UTC

Edgar's is my favorite. Especially that very last line.

lady_isabella April 16 2007, 13:08:56 UTC

I second (third?) that sentiment. In Shakespeare's play, Edgar starts out as a manipulated, gullible, naive person who can't compare with the cojones of his bastard brother. But once he's out in exile, taking on alternative identities in order to care for the king and avenge the injustices done to his father, he becomes powerful. But his speech here is so very sad! It strikes to the heart.

lauzeta April 16 2007, 05:53:26 UTC

... wow.

rymenhild April 16 2007, 06:07:14 UTC

Oh, how lovely.

jb1234 April 16 2007, 06:43:49 UTC

The second one would be perfect for setting to music...

a_t_rain April 16 2007, 13:31:46 UTC

Oh, those are fabulous -- especially the last one. Thanks for sharing!