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...

• 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"