Springboard Shakespeare: King Lear
- ISBN-10
- 1408164671
- ISBN-13
- 9781408164679
- Series
- Springboard Shakespeare
- Category
- Drama
- Pages
- 144
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2013-08-15
- Publisher
- A&C Black
- Author
- Ben Crystal
Description
Shakespearean author and actor Ben Crystal gives a unique introduction to King Lear with guidance on what to think about before, during and after you see or study the play.
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