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The Story Of King Lear: From Geoffrey Of Monmouth To Shakespeare

The Story Of King Lear: From Geoffrey Of Monmouth To Shakespeare

Perrett, Wilfrid

Hardcover

Historical FiguresMedieval & Renaissance HistoryFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 054822871X
ISBN13: 9780548228715
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jul 25 2007
Pages: 312
Weight: 1.38
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Story Of King Lear: From Geoffrey Of Monmouth To Shakespeare is a book that explores the evolution of the King Lear story from its earliest origins to its most famous adaptation by William Shakespeare. Written by Wilfrid Perrett, the book delves into the history of the King Lear legend, tracing its roots back to the ancient Celtic myths and legends that inspired Geoffrey of Monmouth's History of the Kings of Britain. The book then examines how the story was adapted and reinterpreted over the centuries, including its transformation into a popular stage play in Elizabethan England. Perrett's analysis of the King Lear story covers a wide range of topics, including the themes of power, family, and betrayal that are central to the tale. He also explores the various literary and cultural influences that have shaped the story over time, from medieval romance to Renaissance drama. The book includes detailed discussions of key adaptations of the King Lear story, including those by Shakespeare, Nahum Tate, and others. Overall, The Story Of King Lear: From Geoffrey Of Monmouth To Shakespeare is a comprehensive and insightful exploration of one of the most enduring and powerful stories in Western literature. It provides a fascinating look at the history and evolution of the King Lear legend, while also shedding light on the broader cultural and literary contexts that have shaped it over the centuries.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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