This Handbook provides an introductory guide to "Richard II" offering a scene-by-scene theatrically aware commentary, contextual documents, a brief history of the text and first performances, case studies of three or four key performances and productions, a survey of film and TV adaptations, a wide sampling of critical opinion and further reading.
'Throughout the book [Lopez's] selection of and attention to detail is interesting and thought-provoking. ...The book is well worth the attention of anyone studying or teaching the play.' - John Haddon, The Use of English '...short, curious and interesting...' - The Use of English 'Lopez is a sensitive and astute reader of texts as scripts for performance, frequently inviting us to think about symmetries in stage pictures and to attend to the resonance of silent characters. The deft nature with which he unpacks the rhetorical and poetic effects of this play is equally impressive.' - Julie Sanders, The Year's Contribution to Shakespeare Studies
| General Editor's | |
| Preface | |
| Preface | |
| Acknowledgements | |
| The Text and Early Performances Commentary | |
| The Play's Sources and Cultural Context Critical Assessments | |
| Key Productions and Performances | |
| The Play on Screen | |
| Further Reading | |
| Index | |
| Table of Contents provided by Publisher. All Rights Reserved. |
ISBN: 9780230517509
ISBN-10: 0230517501
Series: Shakespeare Handbooks
Audience:
Tertiary; University or College
Format:
Paperback
Language:
English
Number Of Pages: 176
Published: 25th November 2008
Dimensions (cm): 19.8 x 12.9
x 1.1
Weight (kg): 0.192