The tragedy of King Lear , as lately published, Vindicated from the abuse of the Critical Reviewers; and the wonderful genius and abilities of those gentleman for criticism, set forth, celebrated and extolled, by the editor of King Lear.

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Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. King Lear Criticism and interpretation.

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The tragedy of King Lear , as lately published, Vindicated from the abuse of the Critical Reviewers; and the wonderful genius and abilities of those gentleman for criticism, set forth, celebrated and extolled, by the editor of King Lear.