{"product_id":"king-lear-king-lear-print","title":"King Lear — King Lear (↓↓ ↑ ↓)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Shape of \"King Lear\" — King Lear’s Journey\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring the tragic majesty of Shakespeare's masterpiece into your home with this unique King Lear print. By mapping the aging monarch's dramatic fall from power to his devastating end, this piece offers a striking work of William Shakespeare wall art. It serves as a sophisticated addition to a cozy reading nook, inviting ongoing reflection on one of literature's most profound dramas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e King Lear \u003cem\u003e(1606)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e William Shakespeare\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtagonist:\u003c\/strong\u003e King Lear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e ↓↓ ↑ ↓ \u003cem\u003e(Oedipus)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Story Behind the Shape\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aging monarch's fortunes experience a profound collapse (↓↓) after he abdicates his throne, disowns the loyal Cordelia, and is betrayed by his other daughters, driving him into madness and naked despair during a violent storm. A poignant resurgence of hope (↑) emerges when he safely reunites with Cordelia in Dover under the protection of the French army. However, this comfort is soon shattered, leading to a final, devastating plunge (↓) when they are captured and Lear dies of heartbreak holding his secretly executed daughter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePrint Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium 11x14\" print on archival-quality paper with white border\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe shape maps key moments in King Lear’s journey.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures Crimson Text typography in Beige on a Purple background\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits into standard 11x14\" frame (or a 16x20\" frame matted to 11x14\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips unframed (print only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnvision this evocative library wall art hanging in your study as a daily testament to classic storytelling. It makes a deeply thoughtful literary gift for the drama enthusiast or avid reader in your life.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Shapes of Stories","offers":[{"title":"11x14 \/ Purple\/Beige \/ Storybeats","offer_id":43458173501514,"sku":"86002420838383407206","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/9029\/7674\/files\/king-lear-king-lear-print-11x14-crimson-text-purple-beige-poster_with_cover.png?v=1774796645","url":"https:\/\/theshapesofstories.com\/products\/king-lear-king-lear-print","provider":"The Shapes of Stories","version":"1.0","type":"link"}