King Lear

Edited, introduced, and annotated by Cedric Watts, M.A., Ph.D., Emeritus Professor of English, University of Sussex.

The Wordsworth Classics’ Shakespeare Series presents a newly-edited sequence of William Shakespeare’s works. The textual editing reflects recent scholarship while offering a careful reappraisal of the material.

About King Lear

King Lear has been widely acclaimed as Shakespeare’s most powerful tragedy. Elemental and passionate, this masterpiece encompasses:

• The horrific and the heart-rending
• Love and hate
• Loyalty and treachery
• Cruelty and self-sacrifice

All these themes collide in a tempestuous drama that has become an enduring classic of world literature. Whether in the theatre or on screen, King Lear continues to challenge and enthral audiences.

This Wordsworth edition of King Lear provides a comprehensive, integrated text of the play.