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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... possible by a new generation's encounter with Shakespeare , engaging with the plays and their complex relation to the culture in which they were - and continue to be - produced . THE TEXT а On each page of the play itself xii General ...
... possible by a new generation's encounter with Shakespeare , engaging with the plays and their complex relation to the culture in which they were - and continue to be - produced . THE TEXT а On each page of the play itself xii General ...
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... ; it was a joy to have her help and her sustaining presence while I was working on this edition . The University of California at Los Angeles has been a a generous with research funding , making it possible for xvi Acknowledgements.
... ; it was a joy to have her help and her sustaining presence while I was working on this edition . The University of California at Los Angeles has been a a generous with research funding , making it possible for xvi Acknowledgements.
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Third Series William Shakespeare R.A. Foakes. a generous with research funding , making it possible for me to recruit several graduate students , Terri Bays , Billy Phelan , Owen Staley and Curtis Whitaker , to work with me at different ...
Third Series William Shakespeare R.A. Foakes. a generous with research funding , making it possible for me to recruit several graduate students , Terri Bays , Billy Phelan , Owen Staley and Curtis Whitaker , to work with me at different ...
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... possible that , as in the opening scene , she cannot heave her heart into her mouth in addressing her father ) . In the final scene , by contrast , the pathos of Lear's address to the body of Cordelia is enhanced by his use of the ...
... possible that , as in the opening scene , she cannot heave her heart into her mouth in addressing her father ) . In the final scene , by contrast , the pathos of Lear's address to the body of Cordelia is enhanced by his use of the ...
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... possible meanings at the expense of others . If something is lost , much is gained , as the actions implied by the dialogue may clarify or convey emotion more strongly than the words . In the opening scene , for instance , what Lear ...
... possible meanings at the expense of others . If something is lost , much is gained , as the actions implied by the dialogue may clarify or convey emotion more strongly than the words . In the opening scene , for instance , what Lear ...
Contents
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KING LEAR | 153 |
Two textual problems | 393 |
Lineation | 403 |
Abbreviations and references | 416 |
Index | 430 |
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