King Lear
King Lear by William Shakespeare, published by Cambridge University Press on August 22, 1996, is a 240-page edition designed to assist students in schools and colleges. This version of the play is crafted to engage readers actively, encouraging them to explore the text through enjoyable activities that enhance understanding and appreciation of Shakespeare’s work.
Readers will find that this edition of King Lear emphasizes the importance of personal interpretation, inviting them to form their own opinions rather than relying solely on established interpretations. The book highlights the performative nature of Shakespeare’s plays, reminding readers that they are meant to be acted, watched, and enjoyed. With a focus on drama and literary criticism, this edition serves as a valuable resource for those studying Shakespeare’s contributions to literature.
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Like every other play in the Cambridge School Shakespeare series, King Lear has been specially prepared to help all students in schools and colleges. This version of King Lear aims to be different from other editions of the play. It invites you to bring the play to life in your classroom through enjoyable activities that will help increase your understanding. You are encourage to make up your own mind about the play, rather than have someone else’s interpretation handed down to you. Whatever you do, remember that Shakespeare wrote his plays to be acted, watched and enjoyed.
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