King Lear disliked its dark and depressing tone, but since the 19th century Shakespeare's original version has been regarded as one of his supreme achievements. The tragedy is particularly noted for its probing observations on the nature of human suffering and kinship. George Bernard Shaw wrote, "No man will ever write a better tragedy than Lear." King Lear of Britain, elderly and wanting to retire from the duties of the monarchy, decides to divide his realm among his three daughters, and declares he will offer the largest share to the one who loves him most. The eldest, Goneril, speaks first, declaring her
In the Name of My Daughter and a parade of the rich and glamorous haut monde at play." While Stephanie Merry in "The Washington Post" commented: ""In the Name of My Daughter" has good intentions of taking a sensationalistic riddle and turning it into a human story. But the pendulum ultimately swings too far, leaving an explosive tale behind in favor of one that fizzles out." The film was released on DVD in the United States on 8 May 2015. In the Name of My Daughter In the Name of My Daughter (; also known as French Riviera) is a 2014 French drama film directed by