The Story of King Lear From Geoffrey of Monmouth to Shakespeare

By Wilfrid Perrett

Book Overview

The Story of King Lear: From Geoffrey of Monmouth to Shakespeare by Wilfrid Perrett is a comprehensive exploration of the evolution of the story of King Lear from its earliest origins to its most famous incarnation in the play by William Shakespeare. The book examines the various versions of the story that have been told over the centuries, including the original tale as recounted by the medieval chronicler Geoffrey of Monmouth, as well as the many adaptations and retellings that have been created by writers and artists throughout history.Perrett's book provides a detailed analysis of the themes, characters, and plot elements that are central to the story of King Lear, and explores the ways in which these elements have been reinterpreted and reimagined by different artists and writers over time. The book also includes a discussion of the historical and cultural context in which the story of King Lear has evolved, and examines the ways in which the story has been used to reflect and comment on the social and political issues of different eras.Overall, The Story of King Lear is an insightful and engaging exploration of one of the most enduring and influential stories in Western literature, and is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history and evolution of this classic tale.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432551574
• ISBN13: 9781432551575
• Release Date: April 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 312 Pages
• Weight: 1.01 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"