The Cambridge companion to Shakespeare's history plays
by Michael Hattaway
Publisher Description (unedited publisher data) Shakespeare's history plays have been performed more in recent years than ever before, in Britain, North America, and in Europe. This volume provides an accessible, wide-ranging and informed introduction to Shakespeare's history and Roman plays. It is attentive throughout to the plays as they have been performed over the centuries since they were written. The first part offers accounts of the genre of the history play, of Renaissance historiography, of pageants and masques, and of women's roles, as well as comparisons with history plays in Spain and the Netherlands. Chapters in the second part look at individual plays as well as other Shakespearean texts which are closely related to the histories. The Companion offers a full bibliography, genealogical tables, and a list of principal and recurrent characters. It is a comprehensive guide for students, researchers and theatre-goers alike.
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Historiography, Literature and history, English Historical drama, History and criticism, Histories, Handbooks, manuals, Kings and rulers in literature, Middle Ages in literature, History, Shakespeare, william, 1564-1616, histories, Historical drama, history and criticism, Great britain, historiography, Théâtre historique, Guides, manuels, Théâtre historique anglais, Histoire et critique, Littérature et histoire, Rois et souverains dans la littérature, Moyen Âge dans la littérature, Histoire, Historiographie, Chronicle plays of William Shakespeare, Historiestukken (Shakespeare), Historisches Drama, Römerdrama, Aufsatzsammlung, Literatura inglesa (crítica e interpretação)Places
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Cambridge Companion to Shakespeare's History Plays
2012, Cambridge University Press
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Cambridge Companion to Shakespeare's History Plays
2006, Cambridge University Press
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The Cambridge companion to Shakespeare's history plays
2002, Cambridge University Press
in English
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 264-278) and index.
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