{"product_id":"9781486413317","title":"King Lear - The Original Classic Edition","description":"Shakespeare at his best - King Lear was written at Shakespeares most prolific period, a time in which he rapidly composed Hamlest, Othello, and Macbeth. I believe, without a moments hesitation, that King Lear is his greatest work, and probably the greatest play ever written. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe plot moves quickly with excitement and action. The central themes of the play (among which are abandonment, unconditional love, and self-realization) are some of the most serious and important aspects of human nature. The play brings up many important quiestions: Why should we forgive others? Can we ever trust someone? All of these areanswered in this play. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI recently saw a professional production of the play, and found myself quickly moving from emotions of fear, to laughing, to wrath, and at the climactic end of the play, breaking down into tears, having been drained by the plays rapid motion and tension. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis play will live with you forever.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Emereo Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47165891576048,"sku":"9781486413317","price":7.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781486413317_p0.jpg?v=1763634873","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781486413317","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}