King Lear's Wife; The Crier by Night; The Riding to Lithend; Midsummer-Eve; Laodice and Danaë

Published in 1911, 'King Lear's Wife; The Crier by Night; The Riding to Lithend; Midsummer-Eve; Laodice and Danaë' is a collection of plays by Gordon Bottomley that delve into themes of love, betrayal, and the intricacies of human relationships. The anthology includes the notable play 'King Lear's Wife,' which reimagines the world of Shakespeare's 'King Lear,' focusing on Queen Hygd and her emotional struggles amid familial tensions. Bottomley's works are characterized by poetic language and introspective dialogue, questioning societal roles and the essence of human emotion.