King Richard III Third Series |
|
Author:
| Shakespeare, William |
Editor:
| Siemon, James R. |
Series edited by:
| Thompson, Ann Kastan, David Scott Woudhuysen, H. R. Proudfoot, Richard |
Series title: | The Arden Shakespeare Third Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-1-903436-89-9 |
Publication Date: | Sep 2009 |
Publisher: | Bloomsbury Publishing USA
|
Imprint: | The Arden Shakespeare |
Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $13.95 |
Book Description:
|
Richard III is one of the great Shakespearean characters and roles. James R Siemon examines the attraction of this villain to audiences and focuses on how beguiling, even funny, he can be, especially in the earlier parts of the play. Siemon also places King Richard III in its historical context; as Elizabeth I had no heirs the issue of succession was a very real one for Shakespeare's audience. The introduction is well-illustrated and provides a comprehensive account of the play,...
More Description
Richard III is one of the great Shakespearean characters and roles. James R Siemon examines the attraction of this villain to audiences and focuses on how beguiling, even funny, he can be, especially in the earlier parts of the play. Siemon also places King Richard III in its historical context; as Elizabeth I had no heirs the issue of succession was a very real one for Shakespeare's audience. The introduction is well-illustrated and provides a comprehensive account of the play, critical approaches to it and its varied stage history.