King Henry V |
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Author:
| Shakespeare, William |
Editor:
| Gurr, Andrew |
Series title: | The New Cambridge Shakespeare Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-1-139-83661-6 |
Publication Date: | Aug 2019 |
Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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Book Format: | Digital download and online |
List Price: | USD $520.00 |
Book Description:
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For this updated edition of Shakespeare's most celebrated war play, Professor Gurr has added a new section to his introduction which considers recent critical and stage interpretations, especially concentrating on the 'secret' versus 'official' readings of the play. He analyses the play's double vision of Henry as both military hero and self-seeking individual. The appendices provide a comprehensive collection of source materials, while the stage history shows how subsequent centuries...
More DescriptionFor this updated edition of Shakespeare's most celebrated war play, Professor Gurr has added a new section to his introduction which considers recent critical and stage interpretations, especially concentrating on the 'secret' versus 'official' readings of the play. He analyses the play's double vision of Henry as both military hero and self-seeking individual. The appendices provide a comprehensive collection of source materials, while the stage history shows how subsequent centuries have received and adapted the play on the stage and in film. An updated reading list completes the edition.