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. 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