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M. William Shak-speare's King Lear: The First Quarto, 1608

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Shakespeare's King Lear is one of the greatest plays ever written, and the First Quarto 1608 is the earliest known edition of the play. This book offers a fascinating glimpse into the origins of one of Shakespeare's most iconic works, and sheds light on the process of writing and performing plays in Elizabethan England. Featuring an introduction and commentary by Shakespeare scholar Charles Praetorius, this edition of King Lear is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of English literature or the works of William Shakespeare.

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Language
English
Released
2023
Format
Hardcover
Pages
100
ISBN13
9781021047366
Series
First published
1606
Original title
King Lear
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Shakespeare's King Lear is one of the greatest plays ever written, and the First Quarto 1608 is the earliest known edition of the play. This book offers a fascinating glimpse into the origins of one of Shakespeare's most iconic works, and sheds light on the process of writing and performing plays in Elizabethan England. Featuring an introduction and commentary by Shakespeare scholar Charles Praetorius, this edition of King Lear is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of English literature or the works of William Shakespeare.