Cliffscomplete King Lear Revised Edition Contributor(s): Shakespeare, William (Author) |
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ISBN: 0764585711 ISBN-13: 9780764585715 Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: May 2000 * Out of Print * Annotation: In this tragic play, Lear, a ruler in pre-Christian Britain, is described as a "very foolish old man, fourscore and upward." Grossly misjudging his daughters, he endures a harrowing experience and emerges as a man "more sinned against than sinning." "The CliffsComplete King Lear" is a revised and expanded study edition. It contains Shakespeare's original play, a glossary, and expert commentary in a unique, 2-column format. To enhance your learning, notes and definitions appear directly opposite the line in which they occur, and a review section follows the play. This edition also introduces you to the life, works, and times of William Shakespeare. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Study Aids | Book Notes - Literary Criticism | Shakespeare |
Dewey: 822.33 |
LCCN: 00001098 |
Series: Cliffs Complete |
Physical Information: 0.6" H x 7.5" W x 9.2" L (0.95 lbs) 240 pages |
Features: Bibliography, Glossary |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: In the CliffsComplete guides, the play's complete text and a glossary appear side-by-side with coordinating numbered lines to help you understand unusual words and phrasing. You'll also find all the commentary and resources of a standard CliffsNotes for Literature. In this tragic play, Lear, a ruler in pre-Christian Britain, is described as a very foolish old man. Grossly misjudging his daughters, he endures a harrowing experience and emerges as a man more sinned against than sinning. This most tragic of Shakespearean plays speaks to us repeatedly about fate and chance, destiny and the gods. But we also are reminded that humanity has free will -- and King Lear's choices lead to madness. Enhance your reading of King Lear and save valuable studying time -- all at once -- with CliffsComplete King Lear. Studying is easier with features that include
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