- ISBN: 9780300122008 | 0300122004
- Cover: Trade Paper
- Copyright: 5/24/2007
King Lear, one of Shakespeare's darkest and most savage plays, tells the story of the foolish and Job-like Lear, who divides his kingdom, as he does his affections, according to vanity and whim. Lear's failure as a father engulfs himself and his world in turmoil and tragedy.