King Lear

Zusatztext ''Lear' is an undeniably majestic work; Informationen zum Autor William Shakespeare (1564-1616) was an English dramatist, poet, and actor, generally regarded as the greatest playwright of all time. R.A. Foakes is Professor Emeritus at University of California Klappentext 'By far the best edition of King Lear - in respect of both textual and other matters - that we now have.' John Lyon, English Language Notes 'This volume is a treasure-trove of precise information and stimulating comments on practically every aspect of the Lear-universe. I know of no other edition which I would recommend with such confidence: to students, professional colleagues and also the 'educated public'.' Dieter Mehl, Shakespeare Jahrbuch, vol 134 Vorwort The latest Arden edition of King Lear . Zusammenfassung In this edition, R.A. Foakes brings to bear a number of historical perspectives and critically addresses recent explorations of "King Lear" as a play of redemption, a play of despair and a play that destabilises all commentary.

Product details

• Authors: William Shakespeare
• Assisted by: A Foakes (Editor), R A Foakes (Editor), R. A. Foakes (Editor), R.A. Foakes (Editor)
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 09.05.1997
• EAN: 9781903436592
• ISBN: 978-1-903436-59-2
• No. of pages: 437
• Dimensions: 126 mm x 198 mm x 20 mm
• Series: The Arden Shakespeare; Arden Shakespeare; The Arden Shakespeare Third Series
• Subjects: Fiction > Poetry, drama; Englisch; Lektüre, English, DRAMA / Shakespeare, YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION / Literary Criticism & Collections, Educational: Study & Revision Guides, Educational: English Literature, Classic and pre-20th century plays, Educational: First / native language: Literature studies, YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION / Study Aids / General, Educational: study and revision guides, Relating to Shakespeare / Shakespearean