Henry IV, Part I - Softcover

Shakespeare, William

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0451527119 ISBN 13: 9780451527110

Verlag: Signet, 1998

Inhaltsangabe

Following the death of Richard II, Shakespeare continues his history cycle with part one of the story of Henry IV—a play about power, honor, and rebellion.

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, Maynard Mack
• A note on the sources from which Shakespeare derived Henry IV, Part One—including selections from Raphael Holinshed’s The Chronicles of England, Scotland, and Ireland
• Dramatic criticism from Samuel Johnson, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, John Dover Wilson, and others
• A stage and screen history of notable actors, directors, and productions of Henry IV, Part One
• Text, notes, and commentaries printed in the clearest, most readable format
• Recommended readings

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William Shakespeare (1564–1616) was a poet, playwright, and actor who is widely regarded as one of the most influential writers in the history of the English language. Often referred to as the Bard of Avon, Shakespeare's vast body of work includes comedic, tragic, and historical plays; poems; and 154 sonnets. His dramatic works have been translated into every major language and are performed more often than those of any other playwright.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Signet
• Erscheinungsdatum: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0451527119
• ISBN 13: 9780451527110
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Sprache: Englisch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 336
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verfügbar