Richard II |
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Author:
| Shakespeare, William |
Editor:
| Bate, Jonathan Rasmussen, Eric |
Series title: | Modern Library Classics Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-0-8129-6930-6 |
Publication Date: | Sep 2010 |
Publisher: | Random House Publishing Group
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Imprint: | Modern Library |
Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $8.00 |
Book Description:
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Eminent Shakespearean scholars Jonathan Bate and Eric Rasmussen provide a fresh new edition of Richard II, chronologically the first of the eight plays in Shakespeare's History Cycle, which marks the beginning of a great schism within the nobility of England that will leave the nation riven by bloody conflict for the next hundred years. This volume also includes more than a hundred pages of exclusive features, including: nbsp; * an original Introduction to Richard II...
More DescriptionEminent Shakespearean scholars Jonathan Bate and Eric Rasmussen provide a fresh new edition of Richard II, chronologically the first of the eight plays in Shakespeare's History Cycle, which marks the beginning of a great schism within the nobility of England that will leave the nation riven by bloody conflict for the next hundred years. This volume also includes more than a hundred pages of exclusive features, including:
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* an original Introduction to Richard II
* incisive scene-by-scene synopsis and analysis with vital facts about the work
* commentary on past and current productions based on interviews with leading directors, actors, and designers
* photographs of key RSC productions
* an overview of Shakespeare's theatrical career and chronology of his plays
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Ideal for students, theater professionals, and general readers, these modern and accessible editions from the Royal Shakespeare Company set a new standard in Shakespearean literature for the twenty-first century.