King LearKing Lear, one of Shakespeare's darkest and most savage plays, tells the story of the foolish and Job-like Lear, who divides his kingdom, as he does his affections, according to vanity and whim. Lear’s failure as a father engulfs himself and his world in turmoil and tragedy. |
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King Lear
Recenzja użytkownika - Not Available - Book VerdictThis must be a case of opposites attracting, as Yale releases another duo in its ongoing annotated Shakespeare series. Here the Bard's heaviest drama is paired with one of his lightest comedies. These also include textual notes, essays by Harold Bloom, and other extras. Great for the price. Przeczytaj pełną recenzję
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ABOUT THIS BOOK | ix |
INTRODUCTION | xvii |
TEXTUAL NOTE | xxix |
SOME ESSENTIALS OF THE SHAKESPEAREAN STAGE | xxxi |
King Lear | 1 |
AN ESSAY BY HAROLD BLOOM | 195 |
207 | |
FINDING LIST | 213 |
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