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King Lear

By: William Shakespeare, Mike Reeves
Narrated by: Joan Walker, Terrence Hardiman, Lucy Robinson
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Publisher's Summary

This is a full-cast, unabridged performance with comprehensive commentary and analysis, enabling any student to fully understand and appreciate the play. Judge for yourself whether Lear is "a man more sinned against than sinning" in this moral tale that pits wisdom and age against ambition and youth. Experience and examine the power of Shakespeare's most cruel and violent tragedy.
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Critic Reviews

"A wealth of useful material" ( Times Educational Supplement)
"Clear and lively...a stimulating study aid" ( Sunday Times)
"A super resource for anyone studying the play." ( Interactive Magazine)

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