| Henry IV, Part I: The Oxford Shakespearehenry IV, Part I Contributor(s): Shakespeare, William (Author), Bevington, David (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0198129157 ISBN-13: 9780198129158 Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA OUR PRICE: $171.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: May 1987 Annotation: During Shakespeare's lifetime, I Henry IV was his most popular play, and today, as in the 1590's, Sir John Falstaff towers above Shakespeare's other comic inventions. This edition of the play considers the work in the context of the various critical approaches which have been applied to it, offers a history of the play in performance from Shakespeare's time to our own, and provides useful information on the historical background of the play. Readers will also find detailed commentary on individual words and phrases, and selections from Shakespeare's sources. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Drama | Shakespeare |
| Dewey: 822.33 |
| LCCN: 86002544 |
| Physical Information: 0.88" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (1.24 lbs) 324 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - British Isles |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 66020 Reading Level: 9.3 Interest Level: Upper Grades Point Value: 5.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: During Shakespeare's lifetime, Henry IV was his most popular play. Today, Sir John Falstaff still towers above Shakespeare's other comic inventions. This edition considers the play in the context of various critical approaches, offers a history of the play in performance from Shakespeare's time to ours, and provides useful information on its historical background. Readers will also find detailed commentary on individual words and phrases, and selections from Shakespeare's sources. About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more. |