King Lear: Parallel Texts of the First Quarto and the First Folio - Softcover

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King Lear: Parallel Texts of the First Quarto and the First Folio A scholarly edition that pairs the early Quarto and Folio versions of Shakespeare’s tragedy, designed for the classroom and serious readers. It presents the text side by side, with notes that illuminate textual choices and historical context. This edition makes it easier to compare how the play appeared in its earliest forms and how editors have approached the text over time. The volume centers on the King Lear text as it circulated in the two landmark early printings, while offering scholarly apparatus to help readers understand differences, editorial decisions, and the play’s lasting impact. It combines careful presentation with background material that supports university-level study without sacrificing readability for general readers.

• Parallel presentation of the first quarto and first folio texts
• Editorial notes and context to explain variant readings
• Pagination and lineation aligned for easy reference
• Introductions and references used in shaping the edition

Ideal for students of Shakespeare, instructors, and readers who want a deeper, contrasted look at a foundational tragedy.

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