| Book Description | 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 |
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