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The Cambridge introduction to Shakespeare's history plays
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The Cambridge introduction to Shakespeare's history plays / Warren Chernaik.
ISBN
9780521855075 (hbk.)
0521855071 (hbk.)
9780521671200 (pbk.)
0521671205 (pbk.)
Published
Cambridge, UK ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2007.
Physical Description
ix, 210 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
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.
Format
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Language
English
Added to Catalog
September 18, 2012
Series
Cambridge introductions to literature
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. 194-202) and index.
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.
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