Shakespeare, William
King Henry VI Part 2: Pt. 2 (Arden Shakespeare: Third)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781903436639
- author:
- Shakespeare, William
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Arden Shakespeare
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1999
- Pages:
- 507
- Genre:
- English literature: Shakespeare criticism
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
King Henry VI Part 2 Third Series is a dynamic play that explores power politics and social revolution in the English Renaissance theatre.
This edition provides an extensive discussion of performance history, tracing the play's progress from abridgement and adaptation to full historical epic. A survey of criticism examines the wide range of responses provoked by the play's handling of its historical theme, focusing on the element of burlesque in the attempted social revolution portrayed.
With a detailed exploration of the play's performance history and critical reception, this edition celebrates King Henry VI Part 2 as an exciting and thought-provoking work that continues to engage audiences today.
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