The First Part of King Henry IV (The New Cambridge Shakespeare)

Shakespeare, William

ISBN 10: 0521687438 / ISBN 13: 9780521687430

Published by Cambridge University Press, 2007

Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly! Seller Inventory # DBV.0521687438.G

Synopsis:

This second edition features a new section on recent stage, film and critical interpretations.

Product Description: Herbert Weil & Judith Weil (Editors) Second Revised Edition This edition offers a strongly theatrical perspective on the origins of The First Part of Henry IV and the history of its interpretation. The introduction clarifies the play's dramatic structure, and questions the dominant assumption that the drama focuses on the education of Prince Hal. Falstaff's unpredictable vitality is explored, together with important contemporary values of honour, friendship, festivity and reformation. Extensive glosses of obscure, ambiguous or archaic meanings make the rich wordplay accessible and the notes also provide a thorough commentary on Shakespeare's transformation of his sources and suggest alternative stagings. This updated edition contains a new introductory section by Katharine A. Craik, which describes recent stage, film and critical interpretations, and an updated reading list. Publisher: Cambridge University Press Paperback ISBN 9780521687430

Bibliographic Details

Title: The First Part of King Henry IV (The New ...
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication Date: 2007
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: good
Edition: 2nd Edition