Edition |
2008 (Reprint)
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Publication |
Great Britain, Cambridge University Press, 2002.
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Description |
128pYellow Spine
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Series |
Cambridge Student Guide
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Summary/Abstract |
King Lear is a play primarily about society, power, property and inheritance and is a prime example of Shakespeare's tragic genius. It is also a personal tragedy, about Lear's journey to redemption. It portrays how human dignity is assaulted and reduced but also shows the process of restoration and ultimately, the power of love.
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Contents |
What did Shakespeare write?
What did Shakespeare read?
What was Shakespeare's England like?
Politics
Social change
Justice
Religion
Madness
Death and disease
Language
Critical approaches
Organising your responses
Resources
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Standard Number |
9780521008181 Pb.
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