Shakespeare, William
King Lear: A Verse Translation
- ISBN 13:
- 9780983637943
- author:
- Shakespeare, William
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Full Measure Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 184
- Dimensions:
- 21.59 x 13.97 x 0.99 centimetres
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Drama, Shakespeare,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
A Verse Translation of Shakespeare's King Lear brings the tragic play into the modern era while preserving its poetic qualities and complex language. This revised edition features a line-by-line verse translation that maintains the original rhythm, tone, and vocabulary. The aim is to make Shakespeare's tragedy more accessible without simplifying or modernizing it in any way. The result is an uncluttered and easy-to-read layout that allows readers to experience the play as intended by its author. This translation is ready for theatrical performance and offers a fresh perspective on one of Shakespeare's most enduring works. By using contemporary language, Richmond preserves the poetic devices and complexity of the original, creating a faithful yet modern interpretation of King Lear.
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