King Lear: Third Series

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Bloomsbury 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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Introduction
1
KING LEAR
153
Two textual problems
393
Lineation
403
Abbreviations and references
416
Index
430
Copyright

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William Shakespeare (1564-1616) was an English dramatist, poet, and actor, generally regarded as the greatest playwright of all time.

R.A. Foakes is Professor Emeritus at University of California

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