The New Cambridge Shakespeare - Henry V
For this second edition of King Henry V, Shakespeare's most celebrated war play, Andrew Gurr has added a new section to his introduction in which he considers recent criticism and important contemporary productions of the play. Concentrating in particular on 'secret' versus 'official' readings of the work, he analyses Shakespeare's double vision of Henry as both military hero and self-seeking individual, and shows how the patriotic declarations of the Chorus are contradicted by the play's dramatic action. Controversial sequences are placed in the context of Elizabethan thought while the exceptional variety of language and dialect in the text is also studied. An updated reading list completes the edition.
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Author: William Shakespeare
Format: Paperback
Size: 152 mm x 228 mm
Pages: 266
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For this second edition of King Henry V, Shakespeare's most celebrated war play, Andrew Gurr has added a new section to his introduction in which he considers recent criticism and important contemporary productions of the play. Concentrating in particular on 'secret' versus 'official' readings of the work, he analyses Shakespeare's double vision of Henry as both military hero and self-seeking individual, and shows how the patriotic declarations of the Chorus are contradicted by the play's dramatic action. Controversial sequences are placed in the context of Elizabethan thought while the exceptional variety of language and dialect in the text is also studied. An updated reading list completes the edition.
Every purchase you make supports the work of Shakespeare's Globe. Thank you!
Detail
Author: William Shakespeare
Format: Paperback
Size: 152 mm x 228 mm
Pages: 266
We offer free UK delivery on orders over £30.
- Royal Mail – Tracked
- DHL Next Day Delivery
International shipping options:
- Royal Mail - Tracked standard service
- DHL Express Worldwide – faster delivery with tracking
Made-to-order items
As part of our commitment to sustainability, some of our products are made to order and shipped directly from our suppliers (such as printed clothing, mugs, bags, or prints).
If your order includes both made-to-order and in-stock items, they will arrive in separate parcels. This helps us reduce unnecessary stock and waste. For more details, visit our Delivery & Returns page.