The History of King Lear the complete Shakespeare text in 1845. In Shakespeare's version, Lear, King of Britain, is growing old, and decides to divide his kingdom among his three daughters – Goneril, wife of the Duke of Albany, Regan, wife of the Duke of Cornwall, and the youngest daughter, Cordelia, sought in marriage by the Duke of Burgundy and the King of France. The King decides that he will give the best part of the kingdom to the daughter who loves him most, and asks his three daughters to state how much they love him. Goneril and Regan make hypocritical, flattering speeches, and are
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