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Title: King Lear (Cambridge School Shakespeare) by William Shakespeare, Elsbeth Bain, Jonathan Morris, Rob Smith ISBN: 0-521-46697-0 Publisher: Cambridge University Press Pub. Date: 01 November, 1996 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $13.00 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.29 (38 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Shakespeare's finest tragedy
Comment: King Lear is perhaps Shakespeare's most psychologically dark tragedy, though many may argue for Macbeth. The central theme is that of the family and the emotional and physical exile that can be brought about for simple material gain. The naive and pitiable Lear with his Cinderella-esque children, Goneril, Regan and Cordelia present all that is right and wrong with a father's relationship with his children. From his opening gambit:
"What will thoust say to gain
A third more opulent than thine sisters?"
We see exactly why the terrible tragedy must unfold. The side plot between Edmund and Edgar, the donning of the garb of the madman whilst Lear descends in to madness mirrored by his dying Fool is one of humanity's greatest literary tragedies. Whilst the 'baddies' lose in the end, there is no victory, only self-realisation and, ultimately, death. Lear's supporting cast of characters can only dance to the tune he sets in slow, unalterable motion, and there can be no silver lining at the end. Only a deep and terrible understanding of the destruction of the human psyche.
'Lear' drives home the failings of the human soul but ensures that inner understanding and remorse is attainable at a great price. It is Shakespeare's finest tragedy.
Rating: 5
Summary: Shakespeare at his best
Comment: King Lear was written at Shakespeare's most prolific period, a time in which he rapidly composed Hamlest, Othello, and Macbeth. I believe, without a moments hesitation, that King Lear is his greatest work, and probably the greatest play ever written. The plot moves quickly with excitement and action. The central themes of the play (among which are abandonment, unconditional love, and self-realization) are some of the most serious and important aspects of human nature. The play brings up many important quiestions: Why should we forgive others? Can we ever trust someone? All of these areanswered in this play. I recently saw a professional production of the play, and found myself quickly moving from emotions of fear, to laughing, to wrath, and at the climactic end of the play, breaking down into tears, having been drained by the plays rapid motion and tension. This play will live with me forever.
Rating: 2
Summary: Another Macbeth
Comment: Average, mediocre play. Boring, tedious, and grim plot, with an unoriginal cast of characters. I don't really recommed it.
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Title: The TEMPEST by William Shakespeare, Barbara A. Mowat, Paul Werstine ISBN: 0671722905 Publisher: Washington Square Press Pub. Date: 01 May, 1994 List Price(USD): $3.99 |
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Title: Macbeth : Modern English Version Side-By-Side With Full Original Text (Shakespeare Made Easy) by William Shakespeare, Alan Durband ISBN: 0812035712 Publisher: Barron's Educational Series Pub. Date: 01 February, 1985 List Price(USD): $6.95 |
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Title: Twelfth Night: Or What You Will (Shakespeare Made Easy : Modern English Version Side-By-Side With Full Original Text) by William Shakespeare, Alan Durband ISBN: 0812036042 Publisher: Barron's Educational Series Pub. Date: 01 July, 1985 List Price(USD): $6.95 |
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Title: RICHARD III by William Shakespeare, Barbara A. Mowat, Paul Werstine ISBN: 0671722840 Publisher: Washington Square Press Pub. Date: 01 January, 1996 List Price(USD): $4.99 |
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Title: King Lear (Cliffs Notes) by Sheri Metzger ISBN: 0764585827 Publisher: Cliffs Notes Pub. Date: 19 June, 2000 List Price(USD): $5.99 |
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