Richard II -- William Shakespeare

Eminent Shakespearean scholars Jonathan Bate and Eric Rasmussen provide a fresh new edition of Richard II, chronologically the first of the eight plays in Shakespeare's History Cycle, which marks the beginning of a great schism within the nobility of England that will leave the nation riven by bloody conflict for the next hundred years. This volume also includes more than a hundred pages of exclusive features, including: <p/>- an original Introduction to Richard II<br>- incisive scene-by-scene synopsis and analysis with vital facts about the work<br>- commentary on past and current productions based on interviews with leading directors, actors, and designers<br>- photographs of key RSC productions<br>- an overview of Shakespeare's theatrical career and chronology of his plays <p/>Ideal for students, theater professionals, and general readers, these modern and accessible editions from the Royal Shakespeare Company set a new standard in Shakespearean literature for the twenty-first century.<br><br><b>Author:</b> William Shakespeare<br><b>Publisher:</b> Random House Group<br><b>Published:</b> 09/14/2010<br><b>Pages:</b> 224<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Paperback<br><b>Weight:</b> 0.44lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 8.24h x 5.10w x 0.59d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9780812969306<br><br><b>Accelerated Reader:</b><br><b>Reading Level:</b> 10.2<br><b>Point Value:</b> 5<br><b>Interest Level:</b> Upper Grade<br><b>Quiz #/Name: </b>53873 / Richard II<br><br><p><b>About the Author</b><br>William Shakespeare was bo