King Lear

King Lear

Edited by Joseph Pearce Contributors to this volume: James Bemis Paul A. Cantor Robert Carballo, Ph.D. Scott Crider Joseph Pearce Jack Trotter R.V. Young One of the most popular of Shakespeare's plays, King Lear is also one of the most thought-provoking. The play turns on the practical ramifications of the words of Christ that we should render unto Caesar that which is Caesar's and unto God that which is God's. When confronted with the demand that she should render unto Caesar that which is God's, Cordelia chooses to ""love and be silent"". As the play unfolds each of the principal characters learns wisdom through suffering. This edition includes new critical essays by some of the leading lights in contemporary literary scholarship. The Ignatius Critical Editions represent a tradition-oriented alternative to popular textbook series such as the Norton Critical Editions or Oxford World Classics, and are designed to concentrate on traditional readings of the Classics of world literature. While many modern critical editions have succumbed to the fads of modernism and post-modernism, this series will concentrate on tradition-oriented criticism of these great works. Edited by acclaimed literary biographer, Joseph Pearce, the Ignatius Critical Editions will ensure that traditional moral readings of the works are given prominence, instead of the feminist, or deconstructionist readings that often proliferate in other series of 'critical editions'. As such, they represent a genuine extension of consumer-choice, enabling educators, students and lovers of good literature to buy editions of classic literary works without having to 'buy into' the ideologies of secular fundamentalism. The series is ideal for anyone wishing to understand great works of western civilization, enabling the modern reader to enjoy these classics in the company of some of the finest literature professors alive today.

King Lear

William Shakespeare's King Lear

King Lear Is One Of The Most Difficult Plays Of Shakespeare. It Takes Ordinary Jealousies, Demand For Love, Sibling Rivalries, Desire For Money And Power, And Petty Cruelties To The Extreme On One Hand And Portrays Old Age In All Its Vulnerability, Helplessness, Pride And Wisdom On The Other. The Present Study Aims At Making It More Accessible To The Serious Student Of Shakespeare. Besides Providing The Socio-Political Background Of Shakespeare S Milieu, It Gives A Scene-Wise Summary Of The Text, Along With Critical Comments. It Has Numerous Citations From The Text, Thus Providing Ample Opportunity For The Reader To Become Familiar With The Text. The Analyses Of The Different Elements Of Drama Are Accompanied With The Views Of Renowned Critics. Classical Theories Of Tragedy As Well As Elizabethan Connections Have Been Lucidly And Briefly Explained. A Select Bibliography Has Been Provided At The End. The Book Is Highly Readable, Self-Contained And Comprehensive. It Will Undoubtedly Prove An Invaluable Reference Book For Both Students And Teachers Of English Literature.