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King Lear / edited and rendered into modern English by Alan Durband.
Series: Shakespeare made easy | Shakespeare, William, Shakespeare made easy ; Publication details: Woodbury, N.Y. : Barron's, 1986.Edition: 1st U.S. edDescription: 314 p. ; 19 cmContent type:- text
- unmediated
- volume
- 0812036379 (pbk.) :
- Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Outlines, syllabi, etc
- Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. King Lear
- Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Criticism and interpretation
- Lear, King (Legendary character) -- Drama
- Inheritance and succession -- Drama
- Fathers and daughters -- Drama
- Kings and rulers -- Drama
- Aging parents -- Drama
- Britons -- Drama
- Plays
- English literature -- History and criticism
- PR2819.A25 D87 1986
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Summary: Here is a modern version of one of Shakespeare's most brilliantly realized tragedies. Translated into modern English, this powerful tale of the aging King Lear, his too-rash decisions, and his betrayal at the hands of his own family becomes a powerful, unforgettable tale for today's reader. The complete original text is laid out side-by-side with the full modern version. Invaluable for instant reference and understanding, whether you are reading Shakespeare for the first time or studying for an exam.
William Shakespeare: life, plays, theater, verse -- King Lear: date, sources, text -- King Lear -- Original text and modern version -- Activities -- Characters -- Structure, themes and imagery -- Textual questions -- Examination questions -- One-word-answer quiz -- What's missing?.
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| PR 2819 .A2 King Lear / | PR 2819 .A2 D8 King Lear : (Skakespeare made easy). | PR 2819 .A2 F73 1998 The tragedy of King Lear / | PR 2819 .A25 D87 1986 King Lear / | PR 2819 .B76 1964 Shakespeare: King Lear. | PR 2819 .L12 1988 Critical essays on King Lear : William Shakespeare. | PR 2820 .A2 1966 The tragedy of Richard II / |
William Shakespeare: life, plays, theater, verse -- King Lear: date, sources, text -- King Lear -- Original text and modern version -- Activities -- Characters -- Structure, themes and imagery -- Textual questions -- Examination questions -- One-word-answer quiz -- What's missing?.
Here is a modern version of one of Shakespeare's most brilliantly realized tragedies. Translated into modern English, this powerful tale of the aging King Lear, his too-rash decisions, and his betrayal at the hands of his own family becomes a powerful, unforgettable tale for today's reader. The complete original text is laid out side-by-side with the full modern version. Invaluable for instant reference and understanding, whether you are reading Shakespeare for the first time or studying for an exam.
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