num_pages: 128
description: What is King Lear about? This Cambridge Student Guide will help students to evaluate the historical, social and cultural contexts for a broader understanding of Shakespeare's play. Contents include an introduction; detailed running commentary on the text; insight into historical, social and cultural contexts; analysis of the language; an overview of critical approaches and different interpretations; essay-writing tips and lists of recommended resources.
language: English
title: Cambridge Student Guide to King Lear
titlecomplete: Cambridge Student Guide to King Lear (Cambridge Student Guides)
ratings_count: 8
publisher: Cambridge University Press