Originally published in 1984. With selections organised chronologically, this collection presents the best writing on one of Shakespeare's most studied plays. The structure displays the changing responses to the play and includes a wide range of criticism from the likes of Coleridge, Hazlitt, Moulton, Granville-Barker, Orwell, Levin, Stampfer, Gardner and Speaight interspersed with short entries from Keats, Raleigh, Freud and others. The final chapter by the editor elucidates his own thoughts on Lear, building on his commentary in the Introduction which puts the collection in context.
| ISBN: | 9781138850804 |
| Publication date: | 29th November 2016 |
| Author: | Kenneth Muir |
| Publisher: | Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 316 pages |
| Series: | Shakespearean Criticism |
| Genres: |
Classic and pre-20th century plays Performance art Theatre studies Literature: history and criticism |
Originally published in 1984. With selections organised chronologically, this collection presents the best writing on one of Shakespeare's most studied plays. The structure displays the changing responses to the play and includes a wide range of criticism from the likes of Coleridge, Hazlitt, Moulton, Granville-Barker, Orwell, Levin, Stampfer, Gardner and Speaight interspersed with short entries from Keats, Raleigh, Freud and others. The final chapter by the editor elucidates his own thoughts on Lear, building on his commentary in the Introduction which puts the collection in context.
King Lear features in the following genres: Classic and pre-20th century plays, Performance art, Theatre studies, Literature: history and criticism
King Lear is available in Paperback, Hardback
King Lear was written by Kenneth Muir and published by Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis
King Lear has 316 pages
Yes it is part of Shakespearean Criticism series
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