Richard II
By: edited by Anthony B. Dawson and Paul Yachnin
Contributors: Dawson, Anthony B., editor; Yachnin, Paul Edward, 1953- editor
Series: The Oxford Shakespeare
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Oxford; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 297
ISBN-13: 9780198186427
Subjects: Drama; History
Work titles: King Richard II
Description: Written in 1595, "Richard II" occupies a significant place in the Shakespeare canon. It marks the transition from the earlier history plays dominated by civil war and stark power to a more nuanced representation of the political conflicts of England's past where character and politics are inextricably intertwined. Deftly combining history with tragedy, its tale of bad government and usurpation had great political immediacy for its first audiences in late Elizabethan England and continues to resonate today. This scholarly but student-friendly edition features a freshly edited version of the text based on the early quartos and first Folio of 1623. The thorough set of textual notes and full commentary are designed to aid the modern reader to better understand and appreciate the language, the characters, and the dramatic action.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 123-128) and index.