ISBN: 9780198182900

ISBN-13: 9780198182900, 978-0198182900. The Oxford Shakespeare: The History of King Lear. A thorough, attractively. Author(s): William Shakespeare, Stanley Wells. Analysis of the great ra… Más…

ISBN-13: 9780198182900, 978-0198182900. The Oxford Shakespeare: The History of King Lear. A thorough, attractively. Author(s): William Shakespeare, Stanley Wells. Analysis of the great range of literary and other sources from which he shaped the tragedy, and of its critical and theatrical history, indicates that. The Oxford Shakespeare: The History of King Lear Please note: this item is printed on demand and will take extra time before it can be dispatched to you (up to 20 working days).The 1608 QuartoAuthor(s): William Shakespeare, Stanley WellsFormat: HardbackPublisher: Oxford University Press, United KingdomImprint: Oxford University PressISBN-13: 9780198182900, 978-0198182900SynopsisKing Lear, widely considered Shakespeare's most deeply moving, passionately expressed, and intellectually ambitious play, has almost always been edited from the revised version printed in the First Folio of 1623, with additions from the quarto of 1608. Acting on recent discoveries, this volume presents the first full, scholarly edition to be based firmly on the quarto, now recognized as the base text from which all others derive. A thorough, attractivelywritten introduction suggests how the work grew slowly in Shakespeare's imagination, fed by years of reading, thinking, and experience as a practical dramatist. Analysis of the great range of literary and other sources from which he shaped the tragedy, and of its critical and theatrical history, indicates thatthe play felt as shocking and original to early audiences as it does now. Its challenges have often been evaded, notably in Nahum Tate's notorious adaptation. During the twentieth century, however, deeper understanding of the conventions of Shakespeare's theatre restored confidence in the theatrical viability of his original text, while the play has also generated a remarkable range of offshoots in film, television, the visual arts, music, and literature. The commentary to this edition offers detailed help in understanding the language and dramaturgy in relation to the theatres in which King Lear was first performed. Additional sections reprint the early ballad, ignored by all modern editors, which was among its earliest derivatives, and provide additional guides to understanding and appreciating one of the greatest masterworks of Western civilization., Neu, Festpreisangebot, [LT: FixedPrice], EAN: 9780198182900, Publication Year: 2000, Format: Hardcover, Language: English, Book Title: The Oxford Shakespeare: the History of King Lear: the 1608 Quarto, Item Height: 224mm, Topic: Literature, Plays, Item Width: 146mm, Item Weight: 528g, Number of Pages: 300 Pages, Oxford University Press<

2000, ISBN: 9780198182900

The 1608 Quarto, Buch, Hardcover, King Lear, widely considered Shakespeare's most deeply moving, passionately expressed, and intellectually ambitious play, has almost always been edited f… Más…

The 1608 Quarto, Buch, Hardcover, King Lear, widely considered Shakespeare's most deeply moving, passionately expressed, and intellectually ambitious play, has almost always been edited from the revised version printed in the First Folio of 1623, with additions from the quarto of 1608. Acting on recent discoveries, this volume presents the first full, scholarly edition to be based firmly on the quarto, now recognized as the base text from which all others derive. A thorough, attractively written introduction suggests how the work grew slowly in Shakespeare's imagination, fed by years of reading, thinking, and experience as a practical dramatist. Analysis of the great range of literary and other sources from which he shaped the tragedy, and of its critical and theatrical history, indicates that the play felt as shocking and original to early audiences as it does now. Its challenges have often been evaded, notably in Nahum Tate's notorious adaptation. During the twentieth century, however, deeper understanding of the conventions of Shakespeare's theatre restored confidence in the theatrical viability of his original text, while the play has also generated a remarkable range of offshoots in film, television, the visual arts, music, and literature. The commentary to this edition offers detailed help in understanding the language and dramaturgy in relation to the theatres in which King Lear was first performed. Additional sections reprint the early ballad, ignored by all modern editors, which was among its earliest derivatives, and provide additional guides to understanding and appreciating one of the greatest masterworks of Western civilization. [PU: Oxford University Press], Seiten: 300, Oxford University Press, 2000<

ISBN: 9780198182900

King Lear, widely considered Shakespeare's most deeply moving, passionately expressed, and intellectually ambitious play, has almost always been edited from the revised version printed in… Más…

King Lear, widely considered Shakespeare's most deeply moving, passionately expressed, and intellectually ambitious play, has almost always been edited from the revised version printed in the First Folio of 1623, with additions from the quarto of 1608. Now for the first time, this new volume presents the full, scholarly edition to be based firmly on the quarto, now recognized as the base text from which all others derive. A thorough, attractively written introduction suggests how the work grew slowly in Shakespeare's imagination, fed by years of reading, thinking, and experience as a practical dramatist. This editition consists of a new, modern-spelling text; a full index to the introduction and commentary; production photographs and related art. The on-page commentary and detailed notes to this edition offer critical help in understanding the language and dramaturgy in relation to the theaters in which King Lear was first performed. Additional sections reprint the early ballad, which was among the play's earliest sources, and provide additional guides to understanding and appreciating one of the greatest masterworks of Western civilization.About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more. New Textbooks>Hardcover>Theatre & Drama>Shakespeare>Crit,Shakespear, Oxford University Press Core >2 >T<

ISBN: 9780198182900

Hardback, [PU: Oxford University Press], Based on the 1608 quarto of "King Lear", this commentary aims to help readers understand the language and dramaturgy of the play, in relation to t… Más…

Hardback, [PU: Oxford University Press], Based on the 1608 quarto of "King Lear", this commentary aims to help readers understand the language and dramaturgy of the play, in relation to the theatres in which it was performed., Shakespeare Studies & Criticism<

2000, ISBN: 9780198182900

The 1608 Quarto, Buch, Hardcover, [PU: Oxford University Press], Oxford University Press, 2000