Lear
Narrated by Simon Vance
- Released
- January 17, 2019
- Length
- 3 hrs 28 mins
- Format
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Publisher
- Highbridge Audio
This audiobook features award-winning writer Harold Bloom exploring William Shakespeare’s character King Lear, renowned as one of literature’s most tragic and poignant figures. Through his insightful and compassionate interpretation, Bloom reflects on his evolving understanding of Lear over his lifetime, highlighting literature's powerful role in shaping our human experience. With engaging clarity and emotional depth, Bloom offers a compelling examination of the play’s tragic hero and its enduring relevance.
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