Shakespeare, William
Much Ado About Nothing (The RSC Shakespeare)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780230232105
- author:
- Shakespeare, William
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Palgrave Macmillan
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2009
- Pages:
- 240
- Dimensions:
- 19.4 x 12.8 x 1.4 cm
- Genre:
- DRAMA / Shakespeare
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
This modern edition of Much Ado About Nothing presents a comprehensive understanding of Shakespeare's beloved comedy. With an expert introduction by Sir Jonathan Bate, this unique edition explores the play's historical performance and production history, as well as film adaptations.
Featuring interviews with leading directors and actors, including Marianne Elliott, Nicholas Hytner, and Harriet Walter, this edition offers a fresh perspective on the play's interpretation. An accompanying essay provides insight into Shakespeare's career and Elizabethan theatre, helping readers to understand the play in its original context.
Ideal for students, theatre-goers, actors, and general readers, this RSC Shakespeare edition offers a contemporary approach to reading and rediscovering Shakespeare's works for the twenty-first century. With its accessible language and engaging content, it is an excellent choice for anyone looking to explore or deepen their understanding of Much Ado About Nothing.