King Lear

William Shakespeare, Kiernan Ryan, Kiernan Ryan

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Penguin Classics
23 September 2015

Literature, Poetry & Criticism; Shakespeare plays

Part of the authoritative and acclaimed Penguin Shakespeare series, now rejacketed in the celebrated Penguin Classics livery

An ageing king makes a capricious decision to divide his realm among his three daughters according to the love they express for him. When the youngest daughter refuses to take part in this charade, she is banished, leaving the king dependent on her manipulative and untrustworthy sisters. In the scheming and recriminations that follow, not only does the king's own sanity crumble, but the stability of the realm itself is also threatened.

By: William Shakespeare
Introduction by: Kiernan Ryan
Revised by: Kiernan Ryan
Imprint: Penguin Classics
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 197mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 271g
ISBN: 9780141396460
ISBN 10: 0141396466
Pages: 368
Publication Date: 23 September 2015
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

William Shakespeare was born in late April 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon and died in 1616. He is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. Stanley Wells is Emeritus Professor of the University of Birmingham and Honorary President of the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust. Kiernan Ryan is Professor of English at Royal Holloway, University of London.