''By far the best edition of King Lear - in respect of both textual and other matters - that we now have.'' John Lyon, English Language Notes ''This volume is a treasure-trove of precise information and stimulating comments on practically every aspect of the Lear-universe. I know of no other edition which I would recommend with such confidence: to students, professional colleagues and also the ''educated public''.'' Dieter Mehl, Shakespeare Jahrbuch, vol 134