King Henry V (Oxford School Shakespeare) - Softcover

Shakespeare, William

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0198319800 ISBN 13: 9780198319801

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 1995

Synopsis

[series copy] This exclusive collection of the Bard's works has been designed specifically for readers new to Shakespeare's rich literary legacy. Each of the plays is presented unabridged and in large print, copiously annotated and preceded by a character summary and commentary. Brief scene synopses clarify confusing plots, while incisive essays describe the historical context and Shakespeare's sources. The explanatory notes are written clearly and simply, illustrated, and positioned right next to the text--no more flipping pages back and forth to squint over microscopic footnotes! Topics for further discussion, critical comments, related essays, and a chronology of Shakespeare's life and work are included among the appendices to each volume. The books boast fine black and white photographs of stagings of the plays at Shakespeare Festivals around the globe. From the wide margins and big print to the extensive explanatory notes--the full text of each play is presented in the clearest and most accessible format available.

About this title

Review:

."..when he is analyzing Shakespeare's use of sources and the language and actions of the characters, Gurr is careful, objective, balanced, and often incisive....excellent critical examinations...." William B. Long, TEXT: Transactions of the Society for Textual Scholarship

Book Description:

John Dover Wilson's New Shakespeare, published between 1921 and 1966, became the classic Cambridge edition of Shakespeare's plays and poems until the 1980s. The series, long since out-of-print, is now reissued. Each work contains a lengthy and lively introduction, main text, and substantial notes and glossary.

About this edition

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 1995
• ISBN 10: 0198319800
• ISBN 13: 9780198319801
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 190
• Editor: Gill OBE Roma