King Lear
King Lear by William Shakespeare, published by Penguin in 1972, is a significant work that explores themes of suffering and redemption. This edition spans 344 pages and presents a complete version of the play, newly prepared from the original texts. The narrative follows King Lear as he abdicates his throne and divides his kingdom among his three daughters, leading to a profound exploration of familial and regal law, as well as Lear’s journey through spiritual blindness and madness.
Readers will find that King Lear delves into the complexities of human nature and the consequences of one’s actions. As the drama unfolds, Lear begins to confront the faults within himself, ultimately seeking redemption. This edition includes an introduction, a list of further reading, a comprehensive commentary, and insights into the textual challenges of the play, making it a valuable resource for those interested in drama and Shakespearean literature.
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One of the later plays, King Lear is such a powerful depicition of suffering and redemption it is now thought by many to be Shakespeare’s greatest creation. When King Lear abdicates his throne and divides his kingdom between his three daughters, he offends both the law of family and law of kingship. Spiritually blind and on the brink of madness he begins to recognize the faults that lie within his soul and as the drama reaches its cathartic conclusion, to make amends for them. The New Penguin Shakespeare offers a complete edition of the plays and poems. Each volume has been newly prepared from the original texts and includes an introduction, a list of further reading, a full and helpful commentary, and a short account of the textual problems of the play. ‘This heart Shall break into a thousand flaws Or ere I’ll weep’.
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