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Metzger Ph.D., Sheri

 
9780764585821: CliffsNotes on Shakespeare's King Lear (CliffsNotes on Literature)
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ISBN 10: 0764585827 ISBN 13: 9780764585821
Editorial: CliffsNotes, 2000

Sinopsis

The original CliffsNotes study guides offer expert commentary on major themes, plots, characters, literary devices, and historical background. The latest generation of titles in this series also feature glossaries and visual elements that complement the classic, familiar format.

In CliffsNotes on Shakespeare's King Lear, you explore one of Shakespeare's greatest tragedies – the gripping story of greed, treachery, and murder among sisters; and the foolhardiness and revelation of a father.

This study guide carefully walks you through every twist and turn of Shakespeare's classic by providing summaries and critical analyses of each act and scene of the play. You'll also explore the life and background of the "Bard" himself -- William Shakespeare.

Other features that help you study include:

  • Character analyses of major players
  • A character map that graphically illustrates the relationships among the characters
  • Critical essays
  • A review section that tests your knowledge
  • Glossaries of difficult words and phrases

Classic literature or modern modern-day treasure – you'll understand it all with expert information and insight from CliffsNotes study guides.

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Acerca del autor

Sheri Metzger currently teaches Literature and Composition in the University Honors Program and in the English Department at The University of New mexico. Sheri has taught at UNM for the past ten years.

De la contraportada

In this tragic play, Lear, a ruler in pre-Christian Britain, is described as a "very foolish old man, fourscore and upward." Grossly misjudging his daughters, he endures a harrowing experience and emerges as a man "more sinned against than sinning."

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Editorial
CliffsNotes
Año de publicación
2000
Idioma
Inglés
ISBN 10 
0764585827
ISBN 13 
9780764585821
Encuadernación
Tapa blanda
Número de páginas
128
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