The History Of King Lear: A Tragedy (1749)

by Nahum Tate and William Shakespeare

Book Overview

The History of King Lear: A Tragedy is a play written by Nahum Tate and first performed in 1681. It is an adaptation of William Shakespeare's play King Lear, with significant changes to the plot and characters. Tate's version of the play was popular in the 18th century and was the standard version performed until the mid-19th century. In Tate's version, the ending is significantly altered, with Lear surviving and Cordelia marrying Edgar. The play...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104392844
• ISBN13: 9781104392840
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 72 Pages
• Weight: 0.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"