Richard II (Signet Classics) - 818

The ill-fated reign of King Richard II and his eventual overthrow take center stage in one of Shakespeare's greatest history plays. This title in the Signet Classics Shakespeare series includes: • An overview of William Shakespeare’s life, world, and theater • A special introduction to the play by the editor, Kenneth Muir • A note on the source from which Shakespeare derived Richard II—a generous selection of Raphael Holinshed’s The Chronicles of England, Scotland, and Ireland • Dramatic criticism from Walter Pater, Richard D. Altick, Derek Traversi, and others • A stage and screen history of notable actors, directors, and productions of Richard II • Text, notes, and commentaries printed in the clearest, most readable format • Recommended readings
ASIN: 0451527194
VSKU: BVV.0451527194.G
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:William Shakespeare|Kenneth Muir
Binding: Mass market paperback