King Lear (The New Folger Library Shakespeare)
by William Shakespeare

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Summary of King Lear (The New Folger Library Shakespeare)

Folger Shakespeare Library

The world's leading center for Shakespeare studies

Each edition includes:

. Freshly edited text based on the best early printed version of the play

. Full explanatory notes conveniently placed on pages facing the text of the play

. Scene-by-scene plot summaries

. A key to famous lines and phrases

. An introduction to reading Shakespeare's language

. An essay by an outstanding scholar providing a modern perspective on the play

. Illustrations from the Folger Shakespeare Library's vast holdings of rare books

Essay by Susan Snyder

The Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, D.C., is home to the world's largest collection of Shakespeare's printed works, and a magnet for Shakespeare scholars from around the globe. In addition to exhibitions open to the public throughout the year, the Folger offers a full calendar of performances and programs.

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