King Lear
King Lear by William Shakespeare is presented in this revised Signet Classics edition published by Penguin US on June 1, 1998. This edition spans 352 pages and is written in English. The play explores the themes of cruelty and betrayal through the tragic story of an aging ruler whose descent into madness is triggered by his desperate need for praise. As King Lear banishes those who offer him honest guidance and surrounds himself with flatterers, he sets in motion a series of events that lead to his ultimate downfall.
Readers will find a wealth of additional content in this edition, including an overview of Shakespeare’s life and theater, a special introduction by editor Russell Fraser, and selections from historical sources that influenced the play. The book also features dramatic criticism from notable figures such as Samuel Johnson and A. C. Bradley, along with a comprehensive history of stage and screen adaptations. This edition aims to provide clarity and accessibility with its readable text, notes, and commentaries, making it a valuable resource for those interested in the humanities and theatre.
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The Signet Classics edition of one of William Shakespeare’s greatest tragedies. Full of cruelty and betrayal, King Lear is the timeless and tragic 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 that leads to his ultimate 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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