
King Richard II
by William Shakespeare
Title:
King Richard II
Author:
William Shakespeare
Series (if any):
The New Cambridge Shakespeare
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
250 pages, Worked examples or Exercises
Publisher:
Cambridge University Press
ISBN-13:
9781108437301
EAN:
9781108437301
Classifications:
Literature: history and criticism
Weight (g):
554
Dimensions (mm):
155 x 227 x 10
Publication Country:
United Kingdom
Language:
English
Condition:
New
Description
In this updated edition of King Richard II, Claire McEachern provides a fresh introductory section in which she discusses the most important productions and scholarly criticism of recent years. Paying particular attention to the focus on religion in contemporary interpretations of the play, McEachern also analyses the increasing number of performances on stage and screen. Andrew Gurr's acclaimed introduction guides the reader through the play's action and politics, providing a thorough and engaging grounding in its structure, language and staging. An updated reading list completes the edition.





























