King Lear

<b>The Signet Classics edition of one of William Shakespeare's greatest tragedies. <p/></b>Full of cruelty and betrayal <i>King Lear</i> is the timeless and tragic story of a kingdom held in the thrall of an aging ruler's descent into madness. Desperate for praise he banishes those who would guide him with honesty and surrounds himself with sycophants--an action that leads to his ultimate downfall.... <p/>This revised Signet Classics edition includes unique features such as: <p/> - An overview of Shakespeare's life world and theater<br> - A special introduction to the play by the editor Russell Fraser<br>- Selections from Raphael Holinshed's <i>Chronicles of England Scotland and Ireland</i> Sir Philip Sidney's <i>Arcadia</i> and <i>The True Chronicle History of King Lear</i> the sources from which Shakespeare derived <i>King Lear</i><br> - Dramatic criticism from Samuel Johnson A. C. Bradley John Russell Brown and others<br> - A comprehensive stage and screen history of notable actors directors and productions<br> - Text notes and commentaries printed in the clearest most readable text<br> - And more...