King Richard ll

Description

A new introduction discusses recent productions and scholarly criticism, focusing on religion and the increasing number of performances on stage and screen. Andrew Gurr’s introduction provides a thorough grounding in the play’s structure, language, and staging.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 250 pages
Publication date: 06 December 2018
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

In this revised version of King Richard II, Claire McEachern offers a new introductory section that delves into the most significant productions and scholarly critiques of recent years. McEachern’s analysis emphasizes the growing emphasis on religion in contemporary interpretations of the play, while also examining the increasing number of stage and screen performances. Andrew Gurr’s renowned introduction provides a comprehensive and engaging guide to the play’s action and politics, offering a thorough understanding of its structure, language, and staging. To complement the edition, an updated reading list has been included.

In this revised version of King Richard II, Claire McEachern offers a new introductory section that delves into the most significant productions and scholarly critiques of recent years. McEachern’s analysis emphasizes the growing emphasis on religion in contemporary interpretations of the play, while also examining the increasing number of stage and screen performances. Andrew Gurr’s renowned introduction provides a comprehensive and engaging guide to the play’s action and politics, offering a thorough understanding of its structure, language, and staging. To complement the edition, an updated reading list has been included.

Weight: 438g
Dimension: 155 x 227 x 10 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781108437301
Edition number: 3 Revised edition