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Lear, King (Legendary character) - Drama - Early works to 1800

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    The history of King Lear . Written by Mr. W. Shakespeare. Collated with the oldest copies, and corrected; with notes explanatory and critical, by Mr. Theobald.

    William Shakespeare | Date: M,DCC,XXXIX. [1739]
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    The plays of Lear and Cymbeline, by William Shakspeare. In two volumes. With the notes and illustrations of various commentators. To which are added, remarks by the editor

    William Shakespeare | Date: 1793
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    The history of King Lear . A tragedy: as it is now acted at the King's theatres. Revived, with alterations, by N. Tate.

    William Shakespeare | Date: MDCCLX. [1760]
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    The history of King Lear . Revived with alterations. By N. Tate.

    William Shakespeare | Date: MDCCXXIV. [1724]

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English drama (Tragedy) - 18th century
Verse drama, English - Early works to 1800

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