Synopses & Reviews
For this updated critical edition of King Lear, Jay Halio has added a new introductory section on recent stage, film, and critical interpretations of the play. He provides a comprehensive account of Shakespeare's sources and the literary, political and folkloric influences at work in the play; a detailed reading of the action; and a substantial stage history of major productions. An updated reading list completes the edition. First Edition Hb (1992) 0-521-33111-0 First Edition Pb (1992) 0-521-33729-1
Synopsis
For this updated edition of King Lear, Professor Halio has added an introductory section on recent stage, film, and critical interpretations of the play. He gives a comprehensive account of Shakespeare's sources and the literary and political influences at work in the play. An updated reading list completes the edition.
Synopsis
Updated critical edition of King Lear, including a new introductory section on recent interpretations.
About the Author
Jay L. Halio is Professor of English at the University of Delaware.
Table of Contents
List of illustrations; Preface; List of abbreviations and conventions; Introduction: Date and sources of Shakespeare's King Lear; The play; King Lear on stage and screen; Recent stage, film, and critical interpretations; Textual analysis, part 1; Quarto and Folio compared: some parallel passages; Note on the text; List of characters; The Play; Textual analysis, part 2; Appendix: Passages unique to the first quarto; Reading list.