Richard II

The ill-fated reign of King Richard II and his eventual overthrow take center stage in one of Shakespeare's greatest history plays. This title in the Signet Classics Shakespeare series includes: - An overview of William Shakespeare's life, world, and theater- A special introduction to the play by the editor, Kenneth Muir- A note on the source from which Shakespeare derived Richard II--a generous selection of Raphael Holinshed's The Chronicles of England, Scotland, and Ireland- Dramatic criticism from Walter Pater, Richard D. Altick, Derek Traversi, and others- A stage and screen history of notable actors, directors, and productions of Richard II- Text, notes, and commentaries printed in the clearest, most readable format- Recommended readingsAuthor: William ShakespearePublisher: Signet BookPublished: 01/01/1999Pages: 336Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.35lbsSize: 6.71h x 4.17w x 0.71dISBN: 9780451527196Accelerated Reader:Reading Level: 10.2Point Value: 5Interest Level: Upper GradeQuiz