The Signet Classics edition of one of William Shakespeareâs greatest tragedies.
Full of cruelty and betrayal, King Lear is the timeless and timely story of a kingdom held in the thrall of an aging rulerâs descent into madness. Desperate for praise, he banishes those who would guide him with honesty and surrounds himself with sycophantsâan action which leads to his ultimately tragic downfall...
This revised Signet Classics edition includes unique features such as:
⢠An overview of Shakespeare's life, world, and theater
⢠A special introduction to the play by the editor, Russell Fraser
⢠Selections from Raphael Holinshed's Chronicles of England, Scotland, and Ireland, Sir Philip Sidney's Arcadia, and The True Chronicle History of King Lear, the sources from which Shakespeare derived King Lear
⢠Dramatic criticism from Samuel Johnson, A. C. Bradley, John Russell Brown, and others
⢠A comprehensive stage and screen history of notable actors, directors, and productions
⢠Text, notes, and commentaries printed in the clearest, most readable text
⢠And more...
Categories:
- Literature & Fiction
- Classics
Publisher : Signet
Author : Shakespeare, William
Language : English
Edition : Revised ed.
Published :1998-06-01
Number Of Pages : 352
Binding : mass_market
ISBN-10 : 0451526937
ISBN-13 : 9780451526939
Item weight : 0.35 lb
Dimensions : 0.7 in x 4.1 in x 6.8 in
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