King John & Henry VIII Contributor(s): Shakespeare, William (Author), Bate, Jonathan (Editor), Rasmussen, Eric (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0812969391 ISBN-13: 9780812969399 Publisher: Modern Library OUR PRICE: $10.80 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 2012 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Drama | Shakespeare - Drama | European - English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh - Performing Arts | Theater - Direction & Production |
Dewey: 822.33 |
LCCN: 2012374322 |
Series: Modern Library Classics |
Physical Information: 0.94" H x 5.24" W x 7.99" (0.70 lbs) 416 pages |
Themes: - Cultural Region - British Isles |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: "Mad world, mad kings, mad composition " --King John In one volume, eminent Shakespearean scholars Jonathan Bate and Eric Rasmussen provide fresh new editions of two classic histories: Henry VIII and King John. THIS VOLUME ALSO INCLUDES MORE THAN A HUNDRED PAGES OF EXCLUSIVE FEATURES: - original Introductions to Henry VIII and King John - incisive scene-by-scene synopses and analyses with vital facts about the works - commentary on past and current productions based on interviews with leading directors, actors, and designers - photographs of key RSC productions - an overview of Shakespeare's theatrical career and chronology of his plays Ideal for students, theater professionals, and general readers, these modern and accessible editions from the Royal Shakespeare Company set a new standard in Shakespearean literature for the twenty-first century. |