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[Facts] Lear
I would like to know the meaning and history of the name Lear (Specifically when the name was first used).Am I rigth in assuming the name is a deviant of Lir and Lear is just the English equivalant?Thanks.
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Check out this link for interesting background notes on Shakespeare's source for his play.http://www.gradesaver.com/ClassicNotes/Titles/kinglear/about.html-- Nanaea
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