Book review: 1606 William Shakespeare and the Year of Lear

NOTHING will come of nothing, King Lear famously declares as he considers dividing his kingdom between his daughters commensurate with their expressions of love for him.

Sat, 12 Mar, 2016 - 00:00

Review: Liam Heylin

James Shapiro

Faber & Faber, €26

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