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“‘King Lear’ gives one the impression of life’s abundance magnificently compressed into one play.”
King Lear An Introduction By Dennis Abrams ———————————— We are now, I think, at the peak of Mount Shakespeare. King Lear has long had a reputation as the ultimate in tragedy – this tale of a difficult father driven mad … Continue reading
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