King Lear
(Author) Harold BloomKing Lear's descent into madness, the central event of this play, illustrates the extent to which humanity can be degraded by its errors. King Lear occupies a special place in the Shakespearean canon, for it is almost universally regarded as his greatest play. This invaluable new study guide to one of Shakespeare's most exceptional works contains a selection of the finest criticism through the centuries on King Lear. Students will benefit from the abundant features included in this volume, such as an introduction by Harold Bloom, an accessible summary, analysis of key passages, a comprehensive character list, a biography of Shakespeare, and more.
Harold Bloom
Harold Bloom (1930-2019) was a renowned literary critic and scholar, best known for his work "The Anxiety of Influence" which explores the relationship between poets and their predecessors. His dense, allusive writing style and focus on the concept of literary influence revolutionized the study of literature.
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