King Lear
By: edited and rendered into modern English by Alan Durband.
Contributors: Durband, Alan.
Edition: 1st U.S. ed.
Series: Shakespeare made easy
Publisher: Barron's
Published: 1986
Place of publication: Woodbury, N.Y
Language: eng
Number of pages: 314
Subjects: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Outlines, syllabi, etc; Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616; Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Criticism and interpretation; Lear, King (Legendary character) -- Drama; Inheritance and succession -- Drama; Fathers and daughters -- Drama; Kings and rulers -- Drama; Aging parents -- Drama; Britons -- Drama; Plays; English literature -- History and criticism
Genres: Drama.
Description: Presents the original text of Shakespeare's play side by side with a modern version, discusses the author and the theater of his time, and provides quizzes and other study activities.