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Beschreibung

Shakespeare's history plays, as fresh today as when they were written, are based upon the assumption that time is not simply a destroyer but a preserver, and that 'examples past' might enable us to understand the present and anticipate the future. This lively study examines the continuing tradition of Shakespeare's history plays in stage and film productions as well as giving an account of the critical debate on these plays. Following two introductory chapters giving essential background on the genre, the English history plays are discussed in turn, bringing out the distinctive characteristics of each play: the three early Henry VI plays; the perennial stage favourite Richard III; King John; Richard II; Henry IV 1 and 2, famous for the character of Falstaff; Henry V, which is treated very differently in the film versions by Olivier and Branagh; and Henry VIII. An invaluable introduction to these fascinating and complex plays.

Über den Autor

Warren Chernaik is Visiting Professor at King's College London, and Emeritus Professor, University of London.

Zusammenfassung

Shakespeare’s history plays, as fresh today as when they were written, have had a continuing life in stage and film productions. This lively study examines this tradition as well as giving an account of the critical debate on the plays. Chernaik discusses each history play, and their distinctive characteristics, in turn: the three early Henry VI plays; Richard III; King John; Richard II; Henry IV 1 and 2; Henry V; and Henry VIII. An invaluable introduction to these fascinating and complex plays.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. The uses of history; 2. The wars of the critics; 3. The paper crown: 1, 2, and 3 Henry VI; 4. Determined to be a villain: Richard III; 5. Gain, be my lord: King John; 6. The death of kings: Richard II; 7. Lord of misrule: 1 and 2 Henry IV; 8. Band of brothers: Henry V; 9. Epilogue: Henry VIII; Bibliography.

Erscheinungsjahr:	2012
Rubrik:	Literaturwissenschaft
Medium:	Taschenbuch
Seiten:	222
ISBN-13:	9780521671200
ISBN-10:	0521671205
Sprache:	Englisch
Ausstattung / Beilage:	Paperback
Einband:	Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor:	Cherniak, Warren
Hersteller:	Cambridge University Press
Maße:	229 x 152 x 12 mm
Von/Mit:	Warren Cherniak
Erscheinungsdatum:	13.01.2012
Gewicht:	0,329 kg

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