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King Edward III

By William Shakespeare
Series: The Arden Shakespeare Third Series
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King Edward III explores the reign and exploits of Edward III, delving into themes of power, chivalry, and political intrigue. The play reflects significant historical context while showcasing complex character dynamics typical of early English drama.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This edition will appeal to scholars, students, and enthusiasts of Shakespeare and English Renaissance drama who seek a deeper understanding of the play's authorship, text, and historical significance.

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King Edward III is increasingly thought to have been written in significant part by Shakespeare. This landmark new edition by textual expert and General Editor of the Arden Shakespeare, Richard Proudfoot, offers a full account of the play's text and the evidence of Shakespeare's hand at work in it.

Fully annotated with on-page notes and a lengthy critical introduction which also explores the play's production history and the impact of its historical context.

Series: The Arden Shakespeare Third Series

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Richard Proudfoot, a leading textual expert, provides an indispensable edition enriched with detailed annotations and a comprehensive introduction. Reviews acclaim the work for thoroughly demonstrating Shakespeare's hand in the play, highlighting thematic and structural links with established Shakespearean works such as Richard II and Henry V. The edition secures Edward III's place in the Shakespearean canon as an intriguing yet uneven drama.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781903436387

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 24 August 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: The Arden Shakespeare

Illustration: 15 bw illus

Contributors:

  • Edited by Richard Proudfoot
  • Edited by Nicola Bennett

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 500g

Pages: 464

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Arts & Culture Classic Poetry Non-Fiction Series: The Arden Shakespeare Third Series William Shakespeare

About the Author

Richard Proudfoot served as Senior General Editor of the Arden Shakespeare for 35 years, until his retirement from King's in 1999. In 2001 The Arden Shakespeare published Proudfoot's Shakespeare: Text, Stage and Canon a critical overview of the scholarly achievements made in the field of Shakespeare studies by the end of the twentieth century.

Having graduated from King's College, London, Nicola Bennett went on to train at the Webster Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art, after which she worked for several years in the theatre. She now works in publishing, primarily as a freelance copy-editor. Her publications include the Globe quarto edition of The Merry Devil of Edmonton (2000).

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