King Lear
King Lear by William Shakespeare, published by Perfection Learning Corporation in 2004, is a significant work in the realm of drama, spanning 368 pages. This edition presents one of Shakespeare’s most thought-provoking plays, which explores the complexities of authority, loyalty, and the human condition through the lens of familial relationships and moral dilemmas.
Readers will find that King Lear delves into the practical ramifications of the biblical principle of rendering unto Caesar and God. The narrative follows the journey of its characters as they grapple with wisdom gained through suffering, particularly focusing on Cordelia’s poignant choice to love and remain silent. This edition also features new critical essays that contribute to the understanding of Shakespeare’s work within the context of European drama and its enduring relevance.
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One of the most popular of Shakespeare’s plays, King Lear is also one of the most thought-provoking. The play turns on the practical ramifications of the words of Christ that we should render unto Caesar that which is Caesar’s and unto God that which is God’s. When confronted with the demand that she should render unto Caeser that which is God’s, Cordelia chooses to love and be silent. As the play unfolds each of the principal characters learns wisdom through suffering. This edition includes new critical essays by some of the leading lights in contemporary literary scholarship.
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