Richard II, 9780451527196
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King undone: Power, betrayal, and downfall in Shakespeare’s royal tragedy.

Richard II

with new and updated critical essays and a revised bibliography

$20.63

  • Paperback

    336 pages

  • Release Date

    31 December 1998

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Summary

The Crown and the Crisis: Shakespeare’s Richard II

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 …

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780451527196
ISBN-10:0451527194
Series:Signet Classics (Hardcover)
Author:William Shakespeare
Publisher:Penguin Putnam Inc
Imprint:Signet Classics
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:336
Edition:2nd
Release Date:31 December 1998
Weight:159g
Dimensions:172mm x 105mm
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William Shakespeare

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.

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