King Henry V
by Emma Smith (Editor)Jacky Bratton (Contribution by)Julie Hankey (Contribution by)William Shakespeare
Format: Paperback
ISBN13: 9780521595117
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This is the first stage history of Shakespeare's King Henry V to cover the play's theatrical life since its first performance in 1599. Staging this play has always been a political act, and the substantial introduction traces its theatrical interventions into conflicts from the Napoleonic Wars to Vietnam and the Falklands crisis, offering a complete account of the play's fortunes: from its absence in the seventeenth century to its dominant position as historical spectacle in the Victorian period, through twentieth-century productions, which include the popular films by Olivier and Branagh. Together they raise vital 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.
| ISBN-13 | 9780521595117 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10 | 0521595118 |
| Weight | 0.93 Pounds |
| Dimensions | 5.99 x 0.59 x 8.97 In |
| List Price | $54.99 |
| Edition | 1st Edition |
| Format | Paperback |
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| Language | English |
| Pages | 260 pages |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
| Published On | 2002-06-27 |
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