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Richard II

By William Shakespeare
Edited by Sylvan Barnet

By William Shakespeare
Edited by Sylvan Barnet

By William Shakespeare
Edited by Sylvan Barnet

By William Shakespeare
Edited by Sylvan Barnet

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Jan 01, 1999 | ISBN 9780451527196

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Dec 01, 2000 | ISBN 9781440628474

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    About Richard II

    The ill-fated reign of King Richard II and his eventual overthrow take center stage in one of Shakespeare’s greatest history plays.

    This title in the Signet Classics Shakespeare series includes:

    • An overview of William Shakespeare’s life, world, and theater
    • A special introduction to the play by the editor, Kenneth Muir
    • A note on the source from which Shakespeare derived Richard II—a generous selection of Raphael Holinshed’s The Chronicles of England, Scotland, and Ireland
    • Dramatic criticism from Walter Pater, Richard D. Altick, Derek Traversi, and others
    • A stage and screen history of notable actors, directors, and productions of Richard II
    • Text, notes, and commentaries printed in the clearest, most readable format
    • Recommended readings

    About Richard II

    Considered one of Shakespeare’s greatest history plays, The Tragedy of King Richard II concerns the ill-fated reign of a king whose eventual overthrow marks the beginning of Shakespeare’s history cycle, including Henry IV, Part I, Henry IV Part II; and Henry V.

    This edition features an overview of Shakespeare’s works by Sylvan Barnet, former Chairman of the English Department at Tufts University, as well as a comprehensive stage and screen history, dramatic criticism from the past and present, and sources from which Shakespeare derived this great work.

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    See all books by William Shakespeare

    About William Shakespeare

    William Shakespeare (1564–1616) was a poet, playwright, and actor who is widely regarded as one of the most influential writers in the history of the English language. Often referred to as the Bard of Avon, Shakespeare’s vast body of work includes comedic, tragic, and historical plays; poems;… More about William Shakespeare

    About William Shakespeare

    William Shakespeare (1564–1616) was a poet, playwright, and actor who is widely regarded as one of the most influential writers in the history of the English language. Often referred to as the Bard of Avon, Shakespeare’s vast body of work includes comedic, tragic, and historical plays; poems;… More about William Shakespeare

    Product Details

    Category: Performing Arts | Classic Nonfiction | Literary Criticism

    Mass Market Paperback | $7.95
    Published by Signet
    Jan 01, 1999 | 336 Pages | 4-3/16 x 6-3/4 | ISBN 9780451527196

    Category: Performing Arts | Classic Nonfiction | Literary Criticism

    Ebook | $4.99
    Published by Signet
    Dec 01, 2000 | 336 Pages | ISBN 9781440628474

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    Table Of Contents

    Richard II – William Shakespeare – Edited by Kenneth Muir Walter Pater: Shakespeare?s English Kings
    Richard D. Altick: Symphonic Imagery in ?Richard II?
    Derek Traversi: From Shakespeare from ?Richard II? to ?Henry V?

    NEWLY ADDED ESSAYS:
    Samuel Schoenbaum: ?Richard II? and the Realities of Power
    Kenneth Muir: ?Richard II? on Stage and Screen
    Graham Holderness: The Women

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