King Lear by William Shakespeare (Arden Shakespeare, edited by R. A. Foakes)

An aging king divides his kingdom among his daughters according to how loudly they profess their love. He banishes Cordelia, the one daughter who refuses to flatter him, and the decision unleashes betrayal, madness and war. A parallel story follows the Earl of Gloucester, deceived by his illegitimate son Edmund into turning against his loyal heir, Edgar. This Arden Third Series edition, edited by R. A. Foakes, is widely used by students, teachers and theatre-makers. It includes a detailed introduction to the play's history on stage and in criticism, full notes on the same page as the text, and discussion of the differences between the Quarto and Folio versions.

Condition: Paperback. Used, in good condition. Minor signs of wear on the cover and cover edges. The interior pages are in very good condition.