The Tragedy of King Lear: With Classic and Contemporary Criticisms

The Tragedy of King Lear: With Classic and Contemporary Criticisms
ISBN-10
1586171372
ISBN-13
9781586171377
Series
The Tragedy of King Lear
Category
Literary Criticism
Pages
340
Language
English
Published
2008
Publisher
Ignatius Press
Author
William Shakespeare

Description

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.

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