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King Lear (Arden Shakespeare: Third Series)
William Shakespeare
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Description for King Lear (Arden Shakespeare: Third Series)
Paperback. In this edition, R.A. Foakes brings to bear a number of historical perspectives and critically addresses recent explorations of "King Lear" as a play of redemption, a play of despair and a play that destabilises all commentary. Series: The Arden Shakespeare. Num Pages: 456 pages, facsimiles, portraits. BIC Classification: 2AB; DDS; DSGS; YQE. Category: (ES) Secondary; (UA) A / AS level; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 199 x 130 x 25. Weight in Grams: 478.
'By far the best edition of King Lear - in respect of both textual and other matters - that we now have.'John Lyon, English Language Notes'This volume is a treasure-trove of precise information and stimulating comments on practically every aspect of the Lear-universe. I know of no other edition which I would recommend with such confidence: to students, professional colleagues and also the 'educated public'.'Dieter Mehl, Shakespeare Jahrbuch, vol 134
'By far the best edition of King Lear - in respect of both textual and other matters - that we now have.'John Lyon, English Language Notes'This volume is a treasure-trove of precise information and stimulating comments on practically every aspect of the Lear-universe. I know of no other edition which I would recommend with such confidence: to students, professional colleagues and also the 'educated public'.'Dieter Mehl, Shakespeare Jahrbuch, vol 134
Product Details
Publisher
Arden Shakespeare
Number of pages
456
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Series
The Arden Shakespeare
Condition
New
Number of Pages
456
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781903436592
SKU
V9781903436592
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-49
About William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare (1564-1616) was an English dramatist, poet, and actor, generally regarded as the greatest playwright of all time. R.A. Foakes is Professor Emeritus at University of California
Reviews for King Lear (Arden Shakespeare: Third Series)
'Lear is trapped into a position of anger, having embarked on a game of vanity with his daughters: who loves me most?'
Michael Coveney, The Independent, 8.12.10
'Of all the Shakespeare roles, King Lear is the actor's Everest... To play this you need to have lived long enough to know or see suffering, madness, and human folly.'
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Michael Coveney, The Independent, 8.12.10
'Of all the Shakespeare roles, King Lear is the actor's Everest... To play this you need to have lived long enough to know or see suffering, madness, and human folly.'
... Read more