Isbn: 9780243268085 - the troublesome raigne of john, king of england, vol. 1: the first quarto, 1591, which shakspere rewrote (about 1595) as his "life and death of king ... in the capell collection at trinity colle (3 Ergebnisse)

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a detailed comparative analysis of two plays about King John, one anonymous and dating to 1591, the other written by William Shakespeare around 1596. While Shakespeare's play is much more well-known, the anonymous play is an important literary artifact, and the two works together provide valuable insights into how Shakespeare adapted and transformed existing material for his own dramatic purposes. The author examines the differences between the two plays in terms of plot, characterization, and theme, shedding light on Shakespeare's development as a playwright and the evolution of English drama during this period. The book also discusses the historical context of the plays and their relationship to contemporary events, providing a rich understanding of the interplay between history, literature, and politics in early modern England. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…