King Lear

This edition of King Lear, edited by Horace Howard Furness, provides Shakespeare's timeless tragedy in its original text along with detailed annotations, critical essays, and historical commentary. Furness's annotations offer readers a wealth of information on everything from the meanings of obscure words to the nuances of Elizabethan stagecraft, while the critical essays provide a variety of perspectives on the work's themes, characters, and structure. This edition is a must-have for anyone interested in one of Shakespeare's greatest plays.
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