king lear

Contains the unabridged text of the drama about King Lear and his three daughters; includes explanations of words and passages, a plot synopsis, scene summaries, and notes on the main characters; and features questions, activities, and biographical information about Shakespeare.

Includes a brief biography of the author, thematic and structural analysis of the work, critical views, and an index of themes and ideas.

Shakespeare's tragedy of a royal father and his daughters is presented scene by scene in comic book format and the setting moved to the violently disputed colonial frontiers of 18th-century America.

Presents a newly edited text of William Shakespeare's "King Lear," along with detailed notes and performance annotations, introduction by Harold Bloom, commentaries by various writers including Charles Dickens, Leo Tolstoy, and John Keats, plot summary, biography, and literary criticism.

Presents original and modern English versions of "King Lear, " Shakespeare's drama about an aging regent who foolishly disinherits his favorite daughter and splits his kingdom between his other two daughters who are secretly plotting against him.

A collection of 15 critical essays and commentary on Shakespeare's King Lear.

"Twayne's new critical introductions to Shakespeare." Provides the original reading of the play, discusses the key themes and concepts, and examines the critical ideas and trends.