King Lear
- 344 pages
- 13 hours of reading
Powerful tragedy of an aging king, betrayed by his daughters, robbed of his kingdom, descending into madness. Perhaps the bleakest of Shakespeare's tragic dramas, complete with explanatory footnotes.
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.


Powerful tragedy of an aging king, betrayed by his daughters, robbed of his kingdom, descending into madness. Perhaps the bleakest of Shakespeare's tragic dramas, complete with explanatory footnotes.