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Richard II

The Pelican Shakespeare
By William Shakespeare
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Richard II by William Shakespeare is a historical play that explores the downfall of King Richard II of England, highlighting his mismanagement and the political manoeuvring that leads to his deposition. The drama delves into themes of power, identity, and legitimacy as Richard struggles with the burdens of kingship and the betrayal of those around him. The play is rich in poetic language and offers a poignant examination of the human condition amidst political turmoil.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate exploring themes of power, legitimacy, and the complexities of kingship through eloquent and poetic language. This work offers a compelling dive into the political struggles and personal transformations of a historical monarch, brought to life with Shakespeare's signature depth and brilliance. Those interested in a rich portrayal of historical events blended with dramatic tension may find it particularly appealing.

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Richard II

The repackaging of the acclaimed Pelican Shakespeare series continues with more dazzling new covers to excite Shakespearians of all ages

The acclaimed Pelican Shakespeare series, now in a dazzling new series design.

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These easy-to-read editions incorporate over thirty years of Shakespeare scholarship undertaken since the original series, edited by Alfred Harbage, appeared between 1956 and 1967.

With these electrifying new covers, dependable texts, and illuminating essays, the Pelican Shakespeare remains a valued resource for students, teachers, and theatre professionals for many years to come.

This edition of Richard II is edited with an introduction by Francis E. Dolan.

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The Richard II edition is noted for its aesthetic appeal and practical value in academia. Marlon James praises its new paperback design as gorgeous, while Marjorie Garber commends it as an invaluable resource for students, highlighting its utility in educational settings.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780143130215

Publisher: Penguin Putnam Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 March 2017

Country: United States

Imprint: Plume

Contributors:

  • Edited by Frances E. Dolan
  • Introduction by Frances E. Dolan

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 160

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About the Author

William Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon in April 1564, and his birth is traditionally celebrated on April 23. The facts of his life, known from surviving documents, are sparse. He died on April 23, 1616, and was buried in Holy Trinity Church, Stratford. Stephen Orgelis the Jackson Eli Reynolds Professor of the Humanities at Stanford University and general editor of the Cambridge Studies in Renaissance Literature and Culture. He has edited Ben Johnson's masques, Christopher Marlowe's poems and translations, and many other classics. His books includeImagining Shakespeare,The Authentic Shakespeare, Impersonations- The Performance of Gender in Shakespeare's EnglandandThe Illusion of Power. A. R. Braunmuller is a professor of English and Comparative Literature at the University of California at Los Angeles. He has written critical volumes on George Peele and George Chapman and has edited plays in both the Oxford (King John) and Cambridge (Macbeth) series of Shakespeare editions. He is also general editor of The New Cambridge Shakespeare. Manuja Waldia is an illustrator and visual designer, living in Indianapolis. She graduated from the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design in 2014. Frances Dolan is a professor of English at the University of California, Davis. A past president of the Shakespeare Association of America, she has edited six Shakespeare plays. She has also published five books and numerous articles in journals and edited collections.

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