The Tragedy of King Lear

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ISBN:9780451526939
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內容簡介
The Signet Classics edition of one of William Shakespeare's 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 ruler's descent into madness. Desperate for praise, he banishes those who would guide him with honesty and surrounds himself with sycophants--an 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...

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