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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... suffering brought about by the inhumanity of man ( and woman ) to man in the exposure of Lear in the storm and the blinding on stage of Gloucester . It is unsparing in its depiction of human cruelty and misery , but also rich in its ...
... suffering brought about by the inhumanity of man ( and woman ) to man in the exposure of Lear in the storm and the blinding on stage of Gloucester . It is unsparing in its depiction of human cruelty and misery , but also rich in its ...
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... suffering no longer seems outrageous in the context of concentration camps , napalm bombs , anti - personnel mines , and acts of terrorism such as have become familiar in report to everyone . Its interrogation of authority , of justice ...
... suffering no longer seems outrageous in the context of concentration camps , napalm bombs , anti - personnel mines , and acts of terrorism such as have become familiar in report to everyone . Its interrogation of authority , of justice ...
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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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