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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Cambridge University Press,
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Publisher Address: | Cambridge, UK : |
Publication Dates: |
2009. ©2007 |
Literature type: | Book |
Language: | English |
Series: |
Cambridge introductions to literature
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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. |