King Henry V
King Henry V
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USDThis is the first stage history of Shakespeare's King Henry V to cover the play's theatrical life since 1599. Staging this play is a political act, and the substantial Introduction traces its theatrical interventions into conflicts from the Napoleonic Wars to Vietnam and the Falklands. The stage and film history raises interpretative questions--is Henry V an epic of English nationalism, a knowing and cynical piece of power politics, or an anti-war manifesto? The volume also includes the play text, illustrations and detailed footnotes about major performances.
- An edition of the play which emphasizes performance history
- Useful for scholars, actors and directors
- Video productions of the two films of this play (Olivier and Branagh) are widely available and make it a popular play to teach in the classroom at undergraduate level
Reviews & endorsements
"...a valuable addition to a useful series." Shakespeare Quarterly
Product details
July 2002Paperback
9780521595117
260 pages
225 × 153 × 19 mm
0.421kg
12 b/w illus. 1 table
Available
Table of Contents
- List of illustrations
- Series editors' preface
- List of abbreviations
- Select chronology of English-language performances
- Introduction
- King Henry V and commentary
- Index.
