Shakespeare's King Lear: A Study

By Albert S. G. Canning

Book Overview

Shakespeare's King Lear: A Study by Albert S. G. Canning is a comprehensive analysis of one of Shakespeare's most famous plays. The book provides a detailed examination of the themes, characters, and language used in King Lear, exploring the play's complex portrayal of family, power, and madness. Canning delves into the historical and cultural context of the play, discussing Shakespeare's sources and the political climate of Elizabethan England. The book also includes a detailed analysis of the play's structure, including its use of subplots and the role of the Fool. Canning's study is aimed at both students and scholars of Shakespeare, providing a thorough and engaging analysis of this enduring masterpiece of English literature.THIS 92 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Shakespeare Studied in Eight Plays, by Albert S. G. Canning. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417910127.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162907460
• ISBN13: 9781162907468
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 92 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"