RICHARD 2

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 readings ISBN-10: 0451527194 Drama, Shakespeare, European, English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh, Literary Criticism Edition: 2nd Revised Pages: 336 Dimensions: 10.41 x 2.29 x 17.02 cm Weight: 0.159 kg

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