This paper will first of all take a look at the different prints we have of Shakespeare's King Lear and at the reasons for the discussion over the editorial and textual concept of the play. Therefore it presents some of the scholar's opinions towards this debate. The second part analyses three passages from the Quarto and the Folio1 version, which differ from each other, and the last part of this paper will try to give a solution towards the discussion upon the treatment of King Lear.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- The Texts of King Lear
- The Quarto No° 1
- The Quarto No° 2
- The Folio No° 1
- Significant Differences
- The Missing Mock Trial
- Albany vs. Edgar
- Albany
- Edgar
- Cordelia
- doue loue vs. speake loue
- Cordelia Rising
- The Missing 4.3
- Conclusion
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This term paper examines the textual history of Shakespeare's King Lear and the editorial problems arising from the existence of two distinct texts of the play. The paper investigates whether the variations between these texts reflect Shakespeare's revisions or the work of another editor. It explores the implications of these variations for understanding the development and interpretation of the play.
- Textual integrity of King Lear
- Editorial and critical problems surrounding the play
- Influence of different textual versions on the play's interpretation
- The potential for Shakespeare's own revisions
- The question of whether there was a lost original manuscript
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The paper begins by introducing the controversy surrounding the textual integrity of King Lear. It outlines the existence of two primary texts, the Quarto and the Folio, which have led to debate over whether Shakespeare revised the play or if someone else made the changes. The chapter explores the origins and development of these texts, examining the reasons for the significant differences between them.
Chapter two delves into the specifics of the Quarto and Folio texts. It provides details about the various printings of each text, their inconsistencies, and the potential for errors and alterations. This chapter also analyzes the role of compositors in producing the texts and the potential for these individuals to have contributed to the differences between them.
Chapter three focuses on three key passages from the Quarto and Folio texts, highlighting the variations between the two versions. The author discusses the significance of these differences for understanding the play's plot, characterization, and thematic development. The analysis includes a discussion of key arguments for and against Shakespeare's own revisions.
This preview does not include summaries from the conclusion or final chapter.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This term paper explores the textual history of King Lear, focusing on the editorial and textual problems arising from the existence of two distinct texts of the play. The primary focus is on the Quarto and Folio versions, examining the variations between them, the potential for Shakespeare's own revisions, and the implications of these discrepancies for understanding the play's development and interpretation. The discussion also addresses the question of whether there was a lost original manuscript, examining the role of compositors and the potential for errors in the printing process.
- Quote paper
- Fran Spring (Author), 2011, Textual and Editorial Problems in Shakespeare's King Lear, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1024752
