King Edward III Contributor(s): Shakespeare, William (Author), Melchiori, Giorgio (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0521596734 ISBN-13: 9780521596732 Publisher: Cambridge University Press OUR PRICE: $11.69 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 1998 Annotation: EDWARD III is a major addition to Cambridge's Shakespearean canon. The book's introduction explores the play's historical background and its relationship to the early cycle of history plays. The commentary examines in depth the play's linguistic and poetic features, while an extensive appendix on the use of sources explains the stages of its composition. 15 photos. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Drama | Shakespeare - Literary Criticism | Shakespeare - Literary Criticism | Drama |
Dewey: 822.33 |
LCCN: 96054616 |
Series: New Cambridge Shakespeare |
Physical Information: 0.6" H x 5.9" W x 8.9" (0.88 lbs) 236 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Edward III is a major new addition to the Shakespearean canon. Melchiori claims that Shakespeare is the author of a significant part of the play, the extent of which is discussed in detail. The introduction explores the play's historical background and its relationship to the early cycle of history plays. The commentary examines in depth the play's linguistic and poetic features, while an extensive appendix on the use of sources explains the stages of its composition. |