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Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616.

The tragedy of King Lear - New ed., rev. by Tucker Brooke. - New Haven : London : Yale University Press ; G. Cumberlege, Oxford University Press, [1947] eighth printing 1963. - 202 p. ; 18 cm. - The Yale Shakespeare ; v. 18 . - Yale Shakespeare ; v. 18. .

With facsimile of the t.p. of the Harvard copy of the first quarto of King Lear, 1608. Published 1917 under title: The chronicle history of the life and death of King Lear and his three daughters, edited by William Lyon Phelps.

Bibliographical references included in "Notes" (p. [152]-185).

Lear, the King of Britain, has three daughters. Wishing to ease himself of the burden of rule, he determines to divide his kingdom between them, giving the largest share to she who can say she loves him the best.



LCCN: 47004862

Subjects--Personal Names:
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 --Bibliography--Quartos.

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Lear, King (Legendary character)--Drama.
Inheritance and succession--Drama.
Fathers and daughters--Drama.
Kings and rulers--Drama.
Aging parents--Drama.
Britons--Drama.

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Tragedies.

LC Class. No.: PR2819.A2 / P5 1947

Dewey Class. No.: 822.33