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“O burn the house! You've murdered the husband, slaughtered the cattle, poisoned the well, raped the mother, killed the child - you must burn the house! You're soldiers - you must do your duty ... O burn the house! Burn the house! Burn the house!”

Quote by Edward Bond

Book:Lear

Work

Lear

Exploring themes of power, madness, and human nature, this play is renowned for its profound character development and emotional depth. more

Author

Edward Bond
Edward Bond

Edward Bond is a prominent British playwright, born on July 18, 1934. His works are known for their strong political and social commentary and are considered among the representative figures of postmodern drama. more

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