King Lear

von William Shakespeare

208 Seiten, Hardcover

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

In Shakespeare's thrilling and hugely influential tragedy, ageing King Lear makes a capricious decision to divide his realm between his three daughters according to the love they express for him. Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition is illustrated throughout by Sir John Gilbert, and includes an introduction by Dr Robert Mighall.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.

• Reihe: Macmillan Collector's Library
• Themen: Biographie, Literatur und Literaturwissenschaft Drama, Theaterstücke, Drehbücher Klassische Theaterstücke, Dramen (vor 1900)
• ISBN: 9781909621923
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 11.08.2016
• Größe: 158 x 101 mm
• Verlag: Pan Macmillan