Frank, Arthur W.

King Lear: Shakespeare's Dark Consolations (My Reading)

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ISBN 13:: 9780192846723
author:: Frank, Arthur W.
format:: Hardback
publisher:: Oxford University Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2022
Pages:: 176
Dimensions:: 22.4 x 14.3 x 1.5 centimetres (0
Genre:: Fiction & Literature, Literary Criticsm, General,
Condition:: New
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King Lear's Dark Consolations by Arthur W. Frank offers a unique perspective on Shakespeare's tragedy, exploring how its themes of loss and forgiveness can provide solace to those who have experienced hardship in their own lives. Drawing on his own experiences with ageing and witnessing serious illness, Frank presents King Lear as a resource for people living troubled lives, exemplifying how literature can help make the unbearable liveable. This book invites readers to hear how the play's words can speak for them when they struggle to find their voice, and how its characters can become companions in times of vulnerability. By understanding tragedy as a form of human relationship, Frank sheds light on the companionship that makes vulnerability bearable. A companion for those seeking consolation from literature, King Lear's Dark Consolations is a thoughtful exploration of one of Shakespeare's most profound works.

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