King Lear: Third SeriesBloomsbury Publishing, 2014 M09 25 - 455 pages 'By far the best edition of King Lear - in respect of both textual and other matters - that we now have.'John Lyon, English Language Notes'This volume is a treasure-trove of precise information and stimulating comments on practically every aspect of the Lear-universe. I know of no other edition which I would recommend with such confidence: to students, professional colleagues and also the 'educated public'.'Dieter Mehl, Shakespeare Jahrbuch, vol 134 |
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... Edmund and Edgar when challenging one another to fight in 5.3 . The moment when Goneril loses control over her passion for Edmund is marked by a kiss ; before it she addresses him as ' you ' , afterwards with the affectionate ' thou ...
... Edmund and Edgar when challenging one another to fight in 5.3 . The moment when Goneril loses control over her passion for Edmund is marked by a kiss ; before it she addresses him as ' you ' , afterwards with the affectionate ' thou ...
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... Edmund's late impulse to do some good ( 5.3.241 , Q and F ) , were cut , so that the overall effect tended towards nihilism . Brook released and made others aware of the play's potential bleakness , which later productions have softened ...
... Edmund's late impulse to do some good ( 5.3.241 , Q and F ) , were cut , so that the overall effect tended towards nihilism . Brook released and made others aware of the play's potential bleakness , which later productions have softened ...
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Contents
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KING LEAR | 153 |
Two textual problems | 393 |
Lineation | 403 |
Abbreviations and references | 416 |
Index | 430 |
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