A Routledge Literary Sourcebook on William Shakespeare's King LearGrace Ioppolo Psychology Press, 2003 - 192 pages This sourcebook clearly introduces the many critical issues surrounding this complex and haunting play. Ioppolo examines sources, from Holinshed to Spencer, and in the Interpretations section looks at critical readings and notable performances of the play. These range from early critical responses and performances to recent stage and screen interpretations. Edited key passages connect the play to its contexts and criticism, providing both a guide and a new perspective on King Lear. Careful annotation explains Shakespeare's language. This is the ideal introduction for undergraduates, providing orientation in the play, its reception history and the critical material which surrounds it. It examines King Lear within its literary and cultural contexts, bringing together: |
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... Plays of Shakespear ' ( 1710 ) From Lewis Theobald , Notes on King Lear ( 1733 ) From Samuel Johnson , Notes on King Lear ( 1765 ) From Charles Lamb , ' On the Tragedies of Shakespeare ' ( 1810 ) 45 48 48 50 51 53 53 48 49 50 5 55 From ...
... Play List of Key Passages Key Passages 262 92 95 95 96 96 98 102 Act 1 , Scene 1 : Lear tests the love of his daughters Act 1 , Scene 1 : Lear tests Cordelia 102 105 Act 1 , Scene 1 : Lear bargains with Cordelia's suitors 110 Act 1 ...
... play 184 On the play in performance 185 On textual matters including authorial revision and printing history 185 Further References 186 Index 189 Illustrations 22 25 71 72 2 2 2 2 2 viii CONTENTS.
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A Routledge Literary Sourcebook on William Shakespeare's King Lear Grace Ioppolo No preview available - 2003 |
William Shakespeare's King Lear: A Routledge Study Guide and Sourcebook Grace Iopolo No preview available - 2003 |
A Routledge Literary Sourcebook on William Shakespeare's King Lear Grace Ioppolo No preview available - 2003 |