Description |
139 p. : col. ill. ; 25 cm. |
Series |
Graphic Shakespeare library |
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Graphic Shakespeare library.
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Note |
"The complete play!" |
Summary |
As flies are to wanton boys, so are we to th' gods: they kill us for their sports, howls King Lear. In artist Ian Pollock's surreal interpretation of Shakespeare's classic tragedy, the abstract wail of "the unaccomodated man" is dramatized in subtle shadings of the old king's anguish. Every line of dialogue is preserved, and every scene is illustrated in full-color panels arranged on the page in comic book format. As Lear loses his crown, his daughters, his youth, and his dignity, Pollack's paintings keep pace, raising the tension to the level of live performance, and making the nuances of speech and action vividly clear. Pollack's rendition of King Lear is an invaluable aid to both veteran and potential Shakespeare readers. |
Subject |
Lear, King (Legendary character) -- Comic books, strips, etc.
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Lear, King (Legendary character) -- Drama.
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Inheritance and succession -- Comic books, strips, etc.
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Inheritance and succession -- Drama.
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Fathers and daughters -- Comic books, strips, etc.
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Fathers and daughters -- Drama.
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Kings and rulers -- Comic books, strips, etc.
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Kings and rulers -- Drama.
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Added Author |
Pollock, Ian, illustrator.
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Cover Title |
William Shakespeare's King Lear |
ISBN |
1579126170 |
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9781579126179 |
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