William Shakespeare M. William Shak-speare's King Lear: The First Quarto, 1608

Shakespeares King Lear is one of the greatest plays ever written, and the First Quarto 1608 is the earliest known edition of the play. This book offers a fascinating glimpse into the origins of one of Shakespeares most iconic works, and sheds light on the process of writing and performing plays in Elizabethan England. Featuring an introduction and commentary by Shakespeare scholar Charles Praetorius, this edition of King Lear is a mustread for anyone interested in the history of English literature or the works of William Shakespeare. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. | William Shakespeare M. William Shak-speare's King Lear: The First Quarto, 1608