King Lear

HarperCollins is proud to present its new range of best-loved, essential classics. '¬?Blow, winds, and crack your cheeks! rage! blow!'¬ Epic and tragic in its scope, King Lear explores a king'¬s demise into madness and insanity when he is betrayed by two of his manipulative and scheming daughters. It is Cordelia, the third and only daughter who refuses to flatter her father to deceive, who is banished from the kingdom, leading to dramatic and tumultuous events. '¬? Highly collectible, these must-have classics should feature in every family's home library. '¬? Striking and recognisable black and white cover designs, achieving stand-out on the bookshelves against the competition. Features include: '¬? A glossary of Classic Literature: Words and Phrases, adapted from the Collins English Dictionary. '¬? A Life & Times section, detailing information about the author, their work and the time of publication. '¬? A History of Collins, exploring the heritage and established reputation of Collins as a publisher of Classic fiction.