The Signet Classics edition of one of William Shakespeareâs greatest tragedies.
Full of cruelty and betrayal, King Lear is the timeless and tragic story of a kingdom held in the thrall of an aging rulerâs descent into madness. Desperate for praise, he banishes those who would guide him with honesty and surrounds himself with sycophantsâan action that leads to his ultimate downfall....
This revised Signet Classics edition includes unique features such as:
âĒ An overview of Shakespeare's life, world, and theater
âĒ A special introduction to the play by the editor, Russell Fraser
âĒ Selections from Raphael Holinshed's Chronicles of England, Scotland, and Ireland, Sir Philip Sidney's Arcadia, and The True Chronicle History of King Lear, the sources from which Shakespeare derived King Lear
âĒ Dramatic criticism from Samuel Johnson, A. C. Bradley, John Russell Brown, and others
âĒ A comprehensive stage and screen history of notable actors, directors, and productions
âĒ Text, notes, and commentaries printed in the clearest, most readable text
âĒ And more...
The Signet Classics edition of one of William Shakespeareâs greatest tragedies.
Full of cruelty and betrayal, King Lear is the timeless and tragic story of a kingdom held in the thrall of an aging rulerâs descent into madness. Desperate for praise, he banishes those who would guide him with hone...