King Lear foolishly disinherits his favorite daughter when she speaks out against him and splits his kingdom between his other two duaghters, not realizing they are secretly plotting against him.
Presents the text of Shakespeare's drama about the Prince of Denmark, and includes an introduction, a list of further reading, commentary, and a short account of the textual problems of the play.
Brutus, best friend of the Roman ruler Caesar, reluctantly joins a successful plot to murder Caesar and subsequently destroys himself. Includes notes and an introduction.
King Lear foolishly disinherits his favorite daughter when she speaks out against him and splits his kingdom between his other two daughters, not realizing they are secretly plotting against him.
