The Tragedy of King Lear
The Tragedy of King Lear by William Shakespeare is presented in this updated critical edition published by Cambridge University Press on May 14, 2020. This edition features a new introduction by Lois Potter, which considers recent productions and reinterpretations of the play, focusing on its impact in global performance and adaptation. The text is based on the Folio version, as selected by Jay L. Halio, and includes a textual analysis that highlights the differences between the two authoritative versions of the play.
Readers will find a comprehensive exploration of King Lear’s themes and its significance in the realm of drama and literary criticism. The edition includes an appendix with annotated passages unique to the quarto, providing insights into the textual variations. With 312 pages, this edition serves as a valuable resource for those interested in Shakespeare’s work, the performing arts, and the broader context of literary collections.
Official synopsis Publisher
For this updated critical edition of King Lear, Lois Potter has written a completely new introduction, taking account of recent productions and reinterpretations of the play, with particular emphasis on its afterlife in global performance and adaptation. The edition retains the Textual Analysis of the previous editor, Jay L. Halio, shortened and with a new preface by Brian Gibbons. Professor Halio, accepting that we have two versions of equal authority, the one derived from Shakespeare’s rough drafts, the other from a manuscript used in the playhouses during the seventeenth century, chooses the Folio as the text for this edition. He explains the differences between the two versions and alerts the reader to the rival claims of the quarto by means of a sampling of parallel passages in the Introduction and by an appendix which contains annotated passages unique to the quarto.
Author
Publisher
Topics
FAQ
What is “The Tragedy of King Lear” about?
Who is the author of “The Tragedy of King Lear”?
When was “The Tragedy of King Lear” published?
What is the ISBN for “The Tragedy of King Lear”?
What are the book details (language, pages, edition)?
