King Lear

Author: Jeffrey Kahan
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1135973652
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 385

Book Description
Is King Lear an autonomous text, or a rewrite of the earlier and anonymous play King Leir? Should we refer to Shakespeare’s original quarto when discussing the play, the revised folio text, or the popular composite version, stitched together by Alexander Pope in 1725? What of its stage variations? When turning from page to stage, the critical view on King Lear is skewed by the fact that for almost half of the four hundred years the play has been performed, audiences preferred Naham Tate's optimistic adaptation, in which Lear and Cordelia live happily ever after. When discussing King Lear, the question of what comprises ‘the play’ is both complex and fragmentary. These issues of identity and authenticity across time and across mediums are outlined, debated, and considered critically by the contributors to this volume. Using a variety of approaches, from postcolonialism and New Historicism to psychoanalysis and gender studies, the leading international contributors to King Lear: New Critical Essays offer major new interpretations on the conception and writing, editing, and cultural productions of King Lear. This book is an up-to-date and comprehensive anthology of textual scholarship, performance research, and critical writing on one of Shakespeare's most important and perplexing tragedies. Contributors Include: R.A. Foakes, Richard Knowles, Tom Clayton, Cynthia Clegg, Edward L. Rocklin, Christy Desmet, Paul Cantor, Robert V. Young, Stanley Stewart and Jean R. Brink

King Lear In Plain and Simple English (A Modern Translation and the Original Version)

Author: BookCaps Study Guides Staff
Publisher: BookCaps Study Guides
ISBN: 1621072894
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 780

Book Description
King Lear descends into madness after foolishly disposing of his estate between two of his three daughters based on their flattery, bringing tragic consequences for all. Sound like a good story? It is...if you can understand it. If you have struggled in the past reading Shakespeare, then BookCaps can help you out. This book is a modern translation of King Lear. The original text is also presented in the book, along with a comparable version of both text. We all need refreshers every now and then. Whether you are a student trying to cram for that big final, or someone just trying to understand a book more, BookCaps can help. We are a small, but growing company, and are adding titles every month.

Asimov's Guide to Shakespeare

Author: Isaac Asimov
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : English literature
Languages : en
Pages : 1542

Book Description
Explains the historical, legendary, and mythological background of 38 plays and 2 narrative poems.

King Lear: No Fear Shakespeare Deluxe Student Edition

Author: SparkNotes
Publisher: Spark Notes
ISBN: 9781411479661
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 336

Book Description
Shakespeare everyone can understand--now in new DELUXE editions! Why fear Shakespeare? By placing the words of the original play next to line-by-line translations in plain English, these popular guides make Shakespeare accessible to everyone. They introduce Shakespeare's world, significant plot points, and the key players. And now they feature expanded literature guide sections that help students study smarter, along with links to bonus content on the Sparknotes.com website. A Q&A, guided analysis of significant literary devices, and review of the play give students all the tools necessary for understanding, discussing, and writing about King Lear. The expanded content includes: Five Key Questions: Five frequently asked questions about major moments and characters in the play. What Does the Ending Mean?: Is the ending sad, celebratory, ironic . . . or ambivalent? Plot Analysis: What is the play about? How is the story told, and what are the main themes? Why do the characters behave as they do? Study Questions: Questions that guide students as they study for a test or write a paper. Quotes by Theme: Quotes organized by Shakespeare's main themes, such as love, death, tyranny, honor, and fate. Quotes by Character: Quotes organized by the play's main characters, along with interpretations of their meaning.

King Lear

Author: Shakespeare
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781978323421
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 178

Book Description
This is one of a series of Shakespeare plays edited and designed specifically for reading Shakespeare out loud and in community. www.iReadShakespeare.org

King Lear: Questions & Answers

Author: Coles Notes Staff
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780774037310
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 114

Book Description

King Lear

Author: William Shakespeare
Publisher: Spark Notes
ISBN: 9781586638535
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Presents the original text of Shakespeare's play side by side with a modern version, with marginal notes and explanations and full descriptions of each character.

King Lear by William Shakespeare

Author: William Shakespeare
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 197

Book Description
King Lear is a tragedy by William Shakespeare. The title character descends into madness after disposing of his estate between two of his three daughters based on their flattery, bringing tragic consequences for all. The play is based on the legend of Leir of Britain, a mythological pre-Roman Celtic king.

The Taming of the Shrew

Author: SparkNotes
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company
ISBN: 9781411401006
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 270

Book Description
The complete text with explanations and an easy translation to help you understand the play.

Hamlet: No Fear Shakespeare

Author: SparkNotes
Publisher: Spark Notes
ISBN: 9781411479647
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Presents the original text of Shakespeare's play side by side with a modern version, with marginal notes and explanations and full descriptions of each character.