![]() ![]() ![]() Moore takes many liberties with the plot, even adding in elements from other Shakespeare plays and juggling around the timeline of events. Now, if you're a Shakespeare purist and expect a deep and faithful take on the story that preserves its integrity, I suppose I'll have to disappoint you a bit. ![]() ![]() In his book Fool we are treated to a reworked version of King Lear as viewed through the eyes of Pocket, the jester who captured the attention and imagination of many.įor those unfamiliar with the original tale, to sum it up in a sentence, it chronicles the gradual descent into madness of the eponymous king as he makes one terrible decision after the next, plunging his kingdom into peril. These works have been explored and expanded upon by many great minds, one of whom is Christopher Moore, author of the Pi ne Cove trilogy. Stories like Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet and King Lear have seen countless adaptations and re-imaginings over the years spread through virtually every entertainment medium you can imagine. Shakespeare is an artist who managed to create works which transcended the centuries and remained current to this day and age. ![]()
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