{"product_id":"king-lear-9780451526939","title":"King Lear","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe Signet Classics edition of one of William Shakespeare's greatest tragedies. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFull of cruelty and betrayal, \u003ci\u003eKing Lear\u003c\/i\u003e is the timeless and tragic story of a kingdom held in the thrall of an aging ruler's descent into madness. Desperate for praise, he banishes those who would guide him with honesty and surrounds himself with sycophants--an action that leads to his ultimate downfall.... \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis revised Signet Classics edition includes unique features such as: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e - An overview of Shakespeare's life, world, and theater\u003cbr\u003e - A special introduction to the play by the editor, Russell Fraser\u003cbr\u003e- Selections from Raphael Holinshed's \u003ci\u003eChronicles of England, Scotland, and Ireland\u003c\/i\u003e, Sir Philip Sidney's \u003ci\u003eArcadia\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe True Chronicle History of King Lear\u003c\/i\u003e, the sources from which Shakespeare derived \u003ci\u003eKing Lear\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - Dramatic criticism from Samuel Johnson, A. C. Bradley, John Russell Brown, and others\u003cbr\u003e - A comprehensive stage and screen history of notable actors, directors, and productions\u003cbr\u003e - Text, notes, and commentaries printed in the clearest, most readable text\u003cbr\u003e - And more...\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Signet Book\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/01\/1998\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780451526939\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 352\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.40lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 6.80h x 4.10w x 0.70d","brand":"William Shakespeare","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42916910989493,"sku":"9780451526939","price":5.91,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_0885285e-e057-49c2-be52-420b6cecb43b.jpg?v=1687273580","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/king-lear-9780451526939","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}