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Alfred Harbage

    Alfred Harbage was an influential Shakespearean scholar of the mid-20th century. He also penned crime fiction under the pseudonym Thomas Kyd. His scholarly work offers profound insights into Shakespeare, while his foray into crime fiction reveals a versatile literary voice. Harbage's unique path through academia and genre fiction invites readers to appreciate the breadth of literary expression.

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    King Lear
    • King Lear

      • 160 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      HarperCollins is proud to present its new range of best-loved, essential classics. 'Blow, winds, and crack your cheeks! rage! blow!' Epic and tragic in its scope, King Lear explores a king's demise into madness and insanity when he is betrayed by two of his manipulative and scheming daughters. It is Cordelia, the third and only daughter who refuses to flatter her father to deceive, who is banished from the kingdom, leading to dramatic and tumultuous events.

      King Lear
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