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OverviewKing Lear has ruled for many years. As age overtakes him, he divides his kingdom amongst his children. Misjudging their loyalty, he soon finds himself stripped of all the trappings of state, wealth and power that had defined him. Arden Performance Editions are ideal for anyone engaging with a Shakespeare play in performance. With clear facing-page notes giving definitions of words, easily accessible information about key textual variants, lineation, metrical ambiguities and pronunciation, each edition has been developed to open the play’s possibilities and meanings to actors and students. Designed to be used and to be useful, each edition has plenty of space for personal annotations and the well-spaced text is easy to read and to navigate. Each edition offers: - Short, clear definitions of words - Information about key textual variants - Notes on pronunciation of difficult names and unfamiliar words - An easy to read layout with space to write your own notes - A short introduction to the play Full Product DetailsAuthor: William Shakespeare , Simon Russell Beale , Dr Abigail Rokison-WoodallPublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Imprint: The Arden Shakespeare Weight: 0.498kg ISBN: 9781350243620ISBN 10: 1350243620 Pages: 400 Publication Date: 21 April 2022 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsPreface Series Introduction A Note on Metre Introduction Suggested Further Reading Dramatis Personae KING LEARReviewsAuthor InformationSir Simon Russell Beale is the leading Shakespearean actor of his generation, having played King Lear, Hamlet, Macbeth, Malvolio, Timon of Athens, Benedick, Falstaf, Prospero and Richard II. Abigail Rokison-Woodall is Senior Lecturer and Deputy Director (Education) at the Shakespeare Institute, Stratford-upon-Avon, UK, and a former professional actor. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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