King Lear

<p><strong>The Signet Classics edition of one of William Shakespeare's greatest tragedies.<br /><br /></strong>Full of cruelty and betrayal, <em>King Lear&nbsp;</em>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&mdash;an action that leads to his ultimate downfall....<br /><br />This revised Signet Classics edition includes unique features such as:<br /><br />&bull;&nbsp; An overview of Shakespeare's life, world, and theater<br />&bull;&nbsp; A special introduction to the play by the editor, Russell Fraser<br />&bull;&nbsp; Selections from Raphael Holinshed's <em>Chronicles of England, Scotland, and Ireland</em>, Sir Philip Sidney's <em>Arcadia</em>, and <em>The True Chronicle History of King Lear</em>, the sources from which Shakespeare derived <em>King Lear</em><br />&bull;&nbsp; Dramatic criticism from Samuel Johnson, A. C. Bradley, John Russell Brown, and others<br />&bull;&nbsp; A comprehensive stage and screen history of notable actors, directors, and productions<br />&bull; Text, notes, and commentaries printed in the clearest, most readable text<br />&bull; And more...</p>