Richard II (Classiques En Poche, #71) (What Kind of Food Am I?)

by William Shakespeare

Sylvan Barnet (Editor)

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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
  • ISBN10 0451527194
  • ISBN13 9780451527196
  • Publish Date 1 January 1999 (first published 1 May 1963)
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country US
  • Publisher Penguin Books Australia
  • Imprint Signet