King Lear: With an Introduction and Notes brings together the full play with a scholarly introduction and detailed notes, helping readers understand the work’s origins, language, and performance history.
This edition situates Lear in its historical context, tracing possible dates of authorship and the play’s evolving text. It discusses major textual editions, the quarrel between Quarto and Folio, and what modern editors do to restore the drama. Readers will also find an introduction to likely sources and a clear outline of the plot’s main events, as well as notes that explain difficult wording and allusions without spoiling the experience of reading or seeing the play.
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Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book, written in 1605, is one of Shakespeare's great tragedies and is considered one of the most important works in the English language. It tells the story of King Lear, an aging monarch who decides to divide his kingdom among his three daughters. The play explores the themes of love, loyalty, and betrayal, and is widely regarded as a profound examination of the human condition. The author delves into the complexities of family relationships, the dangers of pride and ambition, and the fragility of power. Through its rich characters and timeless themes, this book remains a captivating and thought-provoking read, offering valuable insights into the complexities of the human psyche and the nature of good and evil. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330132319_0
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781330132319
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781330132319
Quantity: 15 available