{"product_id":"king-lear-william-shakespeare-9780451526939","title":"King Lear","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe Signet Classics edition of one of William Shakespeare's greatest tragedies. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFull of cruelty and betrayal, \u003ci\u003eKing Lear\u003c\/i\u003e is the timeless and tragic story of a kingdom held in the thrall of an aging ruler's descent into madness. Desperate for praise, he banishes those who would guide him with honesty and surrounds himself with sycophants--an action that leads to his ultimate downfall.... \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis revised Signet Classics edition includes unique features such as: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e - An overview of Shakespeare's life, world, and theater\u003cbr\u003e - A special introduction to the play by the editor, Russell Fraser\u003cbr\u003e- Selections from Raphael Holinshed's \u003ci\u003eChronicles of England, Scotland, and Ireland\u003c\/i\u003e, Sir Philip Sidney's \u003ci\u003eArcadia\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe True Chronicle History of King Lear\u003c\/i\u003e, the sources from which Shakespeare derived \u003ci\u003eKing Lear\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - Dramatic criticism from Samuel Johnson, A. C. Bradley, John Russell Brown, and others\u003cbr\u003e - A comprehensive stage and screen history of notable actors, directors, and productions\u003cbr\u003e - Text, notes, and commentaries printed in the clearest, most readable text\u003cbr\u003e - And more...\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e William Shakespeare\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0451526937\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780451526939\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Signet Book\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/01\/1998\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 352\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.40lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 6.80h x 4.10w x 0.70d","brand":"William Shakespeare","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44051065536767,"sku":"9780451526939","price":5.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_e3e492ee-8603-47f9-a151-92a986ac3535.jpg?v=1685010885","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/king-lear-william-shakespeare-9780451526939","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}