In this updated edition of King Richard II, Claire McEachern provides a fresh introductory section in which she discusses the most important productions and scholarly criticism of recent years. Paying particular attention to the focus on religion in contemporary interpretations of the play, McEachern also analyses the increasing number of performances on stage and screen. Andrew Gurr's acclaimed introduction guides the reader through the play's action and politics, providing a thorough and engaging grounding in its structure, language and staging. An updated reading list completes the edition.
| ISBN: | 9781108534437 |
| Publication date: | 6th December 2018 |
| Author: | William Shakespeare |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press |
| Format: | Ebook (PDF) |