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'King Lear' in Context: The Cultural Background - Anthem Perspectives in Literature
Keith Linley
'King Lear' in Context: The Cultural Background - Anthem Perspectives in Literature
Keith Linley
How did the court audience of 1606 respond to Shakespeare’s most disturbing tragedy? This guide to the various contexts that situate ‘King Lear’ in its time uncovers the Christian ethics, contemporary political scene, literary atmosphere and requirements of tragedy that all inform the background of this harrowing play.
306 pages
Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
Released | February 15, 2015 |
ISBN13 | 9781783083732 |
Publishers | Anthem Press |
Pages | 306 |
Dimensions | 229 × 155 × 22 mm · 453 g |
Language | English |