King Lear is one of the greatest of Shakespeare’s tragedies and asks several basic questions on good and evil. Yet, at the end of it, one is left with the feeling of the great human spirit. Glorious, even though dead, Lear stands for courage and the ability of achieving self-realisation. This edition of King Lear has the following features: 8 Complete Original Text along with Paraphrase, Annotations and Explanations Detailed Explanation of Important Passages Important Passages for Reference to the Context Background Information on Shakespeare’s Age and Tragic Art Critical Discussion on Important Textual Topics Important University Questions with Answers Select Literary Criticism