William Shakespeare

Henry V (The RSC Shakespeare)

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ISBN 13:
9780230243828
author:
William Shakespeare
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Palgrave Macmillan
language:
English
Publication Year:
2010
Pages:
24
Dimensions:
12.7 x 1.4 x 19.6 cm
Genre:
Poetry, Drama & Criticism, Drama, ,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 5 working days
£12.83

Description

A modern and authoritative exploration of patriotism and war, Henry V is presented in this edition with an expert introduction by Sir Jonathan Bate. This unique edition provides a historical overview of the play's performance history, examines specific productions, and recommends film versions.

Insight into the play comes from interviews with four leading directors - Kenneth Branagh, Nicholas Hytner, Michael Boyd, and Ed Hall - offering an illuminating look at the varied interpretations possible. The edition also includes an essay on Shakespeare's career and Elizabethan theatre, enabling readers to understand the play as it was originally intended.

Ideal for students, theatre-goers, actors, and general readers, this RSC Shakespeare edition offers a fresh and accessible approach to reading and rediscovering Shakespeare's works for the twenty-first century. With its unique blend of historical context and directorial insights, Henry V is an engaging and thought-provoking read.

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