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Discover Shakespeare's captivating world with The Henry VI plays, an essential collection of his earliest and most renowned works. Published by Manchester University Press in 2009, this BRAND NEW edition (ISBN: 9780719080937) delves into the dramatic saga that spans over thirty years, showcasing the rise and fall of the House of Lancaster. With rich narratives and engaging characters like Queen Margaret and the ambitious Richard, Duke of Gloucester—who later becomes Richard III—these plays offer a profound exploration of national identity and crisis in England.
Not only are these plays a testament to Shakespeare's genius, but they also serve as a reference for modern performances, having influenced notable institutions such as the Royal Shakespeare Company and the English Shakespeare Company. This collection is an invaluable resource for theater enthusiasts, scholars, and anyone interested in understanding the complexities of Shakespeare's early works.
Each play is presented with meticulous attention, emphasizing their historical significance and the cultural contexts within which they have been performed. The first major study of The Henry VI plays in performance, this book also examines the themes relevant to contemporary British society, making it a rich source for discussion and analysis.
Whether you're an academic, a student, or a Shakespeare devotee, The Henry VI plays will fascinate and inspire. Plus, enjoy FREE shipping on your order! Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Note that once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780719080937
Year: 2009
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Description:
The Henry VI plays are Shakespeare's earliest, most theatrically exciting plays and in their day, they were among his most popular works. In a story which stretches over thirty years, Shakespeare dramatises the fall of the House of Lancaster and creates some of his most compelling characters, among them the Queen Margaret and the wildly ambitious Richard, Duke of Gloucester (the future Richard III).
Modern productions have become landmark works that have defined institutions such as the Royal Shakespeare Company and the English Shakespeare Company. This book, the first major study of the Henry VI plays in performance, focuses on the cultural context of modern British productions on stage and screen which have explored Shakespeare's troubling depiction of England in crisis and related those themes to contemporaneous questions of national identity. -- .
Not only are these plays a testament to Shakespeare's genius, but they also serve as a reference for modern performances, having influenced notable institutions such as the Royal Shakespeare Company and the English Shakespeare Company. This collection is an invaluable resource for theater enthusiasts, scholars, and anyone interested in understanding the complexities of Shakespeare's early works.
Each play is presented with meticulous attention, emphasizing their historical significance and the cultural contexts within which they have been performed. The first major study of The Henry VI plays in performance, this book also examines the themes relevant to contemporary British society, making it a rich source for discussion and analysis.
Whether you're an academic, a student, or a Shakespeare devotee, The Henry VI plays will fascinate and inspire. Plus, enjoy FREE shipping on your order! Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Note that once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780719080937
Year: 2009
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Description:
The Henry VI plays are Shakespeare's earliest, most theatrically exciting plays and in their day, they were among his most popular works. In a story which stretches over thirty years, Shakespeare dramatises the fall of the House of Lancaster and creates some of his most compelling characters, among them the Queen Margaret and the wildly ambitious Richard, Duke of Gloucester (the future Richard III).
Modern productions have become landmark works that have defined institutions such as the Royal Shakespeare Company and the English Shakespeare Company. This book, the first major study of the Henry VI plays in performance, focuses on the cultural context of modern British productions on stage and screen which have explored Shakespeare's troubling depiction of England in crisis and related those themes to contemporaneous questions of national identity. -- .