King Lear : language and writing /
King Lear: Language and Writing reveals how the play's elemental power springs from its language, which is at once simple, relentless and resonant, as well as from its full-blown double plot that multiplies unbearably both the follies and the pain of its protagonists. Chapters explore the play&...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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London ; New York :
Arden Shakespeare,
[2022].
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| Series: | Arden student skills.
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| Summary: | King Lear: Language and Writing reveals how the play's elemental power springs from its language, which is at once simple, relentless and resonant, as well as from its full-blown double plot that multiplies unbearably both the follies and the pain of its protagonists. Chapters explore the play's status as a tragedy, its stagecraft, primary source material and both its textual and theater history. The 'Writing Matters' section at the end of each chapter provides suggestions for activities that can further enhance your understanding of the play. This is an indispensable guide to Shakespeare's rich and complex dramatic language and will improve and develop your critical writing skills. |
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| Physical Description: | xii, 125 pages ; 23 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references. |
| ISBN: | 9781472518361 1472518365 9781408182277 1408182270 |