{"product_id":"king-lear-mass-market-paperbound-1","title":"King Lear - Mass Market Paperbound","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Signet Classics edition of one of William Shakespeare's greatest tragedies. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFull of cruelty and betrayal, \u003ci\u003eKing Lear\u003c\/i\u003e is the timeless and tragic story of a kingdom held in the thrall of an aging ruler's descent into madness. Desperate for praise, he banishes those who would guide him with honesty and surrounds himself with sycophants--an action that leads to his ultimate downfall.... \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis revised Signet Classics edition includes unique features such as: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e - An overview of Shakespeare's life, world, and theater\u003cbr\u003e - A special introduction to the play by the editor, Russell Fraser\u003cbr\u003e- Selections from Raphael Holinshed's \u003ci\u003eChronicles of England, Scotland, and Ireland\u003c\/i\u003e, Sir Philip Sidney's \u003ci\u003eArcadia\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe True Chronicle History of King Lear\u003c\/i\u003e, the sources from which Shakespeare derived \u003ci\u003eKing Lear\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - Dramatic criticism from Samuel Johnson, A. C. Bradley, John Russell Brown, and others\u003cbr\u003e - A comprehensive stage and screen history of notable actors, directors, and productions\u003cbr\u003e - Text, notes, and commentaries printed in the clearest, most readable text\u003cbr\u003e - And more...","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68389187289311,"sku":"9780451526939","price":6.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/sKTPc9pWy39780451526939.webp?v=1793962275","url":"https:\/\/blackandbarhe.com\/products\/king-lear-mass-market-paperbound-1","provider":"Black \u0026 Barhe Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}