William Shakespeare's King Lear

Author(s)

• Bloom, Harold

Bibliographic Information

William Shakespeare's King Lear

edited and with an introduction by Harold Bloom

（Modern critical interpretations）

Bloom's Literary Criticism, c2010

New ed

Other Title

King Lear

Note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 169-171) and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

Based partially on a Celtic legend, King Lear occupies a special place in the Shakespearean canon. Lear's descent into madness, the central event of this play, illustrates the extent to which humanity can be degraded by its errors. Harold Bloom calls King Lear the unique eminence in the world's literary world. This new edition is perfect for high school and college students doing in-depth study on this work of the Bard. Further resources such as a chronology of Shakespeare's life, a useful bibliography, and a handy index round out the title.

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Details

• NCID: BB05244863
• ISBN:
  • 9781604138863
• LCCN: 2010006131
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: New York
• Pages/Volumes: vii, 181 p.
• Size: 25 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : PR2819
  • DC22 : 822.3/3
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. King Lear
  • LCSH : Lear, King (Legendary character), in literature
• Parent Bibliography ID:
  • BA00271180