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Colman Alters Lear Passage Sparks Reader Debate
A letter to The Theatrical Monitor critiques Colman’s King Lear revision. The writer defends preserving Shakespeare’s fool and argues the proposed changes misstate the text and weaken the scene. The discussion centers on Lear’s identity and the effect of sovereignty and reason on his understanding.
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