Message: "Lear" - Behind the Name

[Facts] Lear

by Anne (guest)

8/11/2003, 8:18 AM

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.

- Nanaea

8/11/2003, 12:41 PM

Check out this link for interesting background notes on Shakespeare's source for his play.

-- Nanaea

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