Henry IV - Couverture souple

Shakespeare, William

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0199537135 ISBN 13 : 9780199537136

Editeur : Oxford University Press, 2008

Synopsis

Book by William Shakespeare

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Rene Weis reveals Shakepeare's use of multiple sources to be eclectic in the extreme in this radical reconsideration of the play's date and text. He also argues for the first time that Falstaff was called Oldcastle in Part 2 as well as in Part I. The play's striving towards a form of order, peace, and legitimacy is explored in relation to Part I and through rigorous attention to structure and language. A full account of the play's history in performance and on film yields a fascinating reflection of its relationship to national triumph and crisis, as well as the diverse idealogical interpretations it has inspired. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

Revue de presse

The text pages clearly differentiate text, collation, and notes; the documentation is full but inconspicuous; and it has been well proof-read ... Dr Weis provides an economical but illuminating discussion of Shakespeare's sources ... The annotations throughout are lucid and economical, responsive to both levels of plot. ... Rene Weis's edition can be recommended as a thoughtful and sensitive response to the play, which ranks alongside the outstanding 1966 New Arden edition by R A Humphreys. (Brian Vickers, ROES, vol 50 no 200 (1999))

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Oxford University Press
• Date d'édition: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0199537135
• ISBN 13: 9780199537136
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 287