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The Cambridge introduction to Shakespeare's history plays /

This study examines the continuing tradition of Shakespeare's history plays in stage and film productions as well as giving an account of the critical debate on these plays.

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Main Authors: Chernaik, Warren
Published: Cambridge University Press,
Publisher Address: Cambridge, UK :
Publication Dates: 2009.
©2007
Literature type: Book
Language: English
Series: Cambridge introductions to literature
Subjects:
Shakespeare, William, > 1564-1616 > Histories
Historical drama, English > History and criticism
Literature and history > Great Britain
Kings and rulers in literature
Middle Ages in literature
Great Britain > History > 1066-1687 > Historiography
Summary: This study examines the continuing tradition of Shakespeare's history plays in stage and film productions as well as giving an account of the critical debate on these plays.
Carrier Form: ix, 210 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (pages 194-202) and index.
ISBN: 9780521671200
0521671205
9780521855075
0521855071
Index Number: PR2982
CLC: I561.073
Call Number: I561.073/C521-1
Contents: The uses of history -- The wars of the critics -- The Paper Crown: 1, 2, and 3 Henry VI -- Determined to be a villain: Richard III -- Gain, be my lord: King John -- The death of kings: Richard II -- Lord of misrule: 1 and 2 Henry IV -- Band of brothers: Henry V -- Epilogue: Henry VIII.

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