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Nahum Tate [1681], The history of King Lear. Acted at the Duke's Theatre. Reviv'd with Alterations. By N. Tate (Printed for E. Flesher, and are to be sold by R. Bentley and M. Magnes [etc.], London) [word count] [S31000]. To look up a word in a dictionary, select the word with your mouse and press 'd' on your keyboard.
Note return to page 1 Although Shakespeare's unadapted play had been revived at some point or points between 1660 and 1680, KING LEAR did not become a popular favourite until it appeared in Tate's drastically revised version in 1681, a version which would still be influencing acting texts of the play into the mid nineteenth century. Tate's adaptation, notoriously, supplies the play with a happy ending, omits the Fool, and introduces a love affair between Edgar and Cordelia.
Note return to page 2 Mr. Dryd. Pref. to the Span. Fryar.
Nahum Tate [1681], The history of King Lear. Acted at the Duke's Theatre. Reviv'd with Alterations. By N. Tate (Printed for E. Flesher, and are to be sold by R. Bentley and M. Magnes [etc.], London) [word count] [S31000]. |
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