William Shakespeare
The Two Noble Kinsmen
- ISBN 13:
- 9780521686990
- author:
- William Shakespeare
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 246
- Dimensions:
- 15.2 x 1.3 x 22.8 cm
- Genre:
- Fiction, Classics, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Two Noble Kinsmen by John Fletcher and William Shakespeare is a Jacobean play that has become an essential script in recent scholarly attention. This edition presents a strong case for taking the play seriously, with a lively introduction discussing its craftsmanship, co-authorship, and rhetorical complexity. A detailed history of performance is also presented, highlighting productions that have demonstrated the play's theatrical vitality and solved or failed to solve difficulties inherent in the text. The edition brings the textual history up to date, reflecting renewed interest in the play and confirming its relevance for today's audiences. This edition offers a valuable insight into one of Shakespeare's late plays, exploring its themes of sexuality and friendship, and providing a nuanced understanding of its theatrical significance.