Much Ado About Nothing - Arden Shakespeare: Second Series - Paperback - Softcover

Humphreys, A. R.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 190343646X ISBN 13: 9781903436462

Publisher: Arden, 1981

Synopsis

The Arden Shakespeare is the established edition of Shakespeare's work. Justly celebrated for its authoritative scholarship and invaluable commentary, Arden guides you a richer understanding and appreciation of Shakespeare's plays. This edition of Much Ado About Nothing provides, a clear and authoritative text, detailed notes and commentary on the same page as the text, a full introduction discussing the critical and historical background to the play and appendices presenting sources and relevant extracts.

About this title

Book Description:

This is the first edition of Much Ado About Nothing focusing wholly on the play in performance. Shifting trends in the production of this popular drama are analysed in relation to the culture of each period since Shakespeare's time, with particular attention to gender issues. A commentary alongside the text recreates in lively detail interpretations of each passage in a variety of British, American, Canadian and other productions. An essential resource for students, teachers and performers, this is an illuminating book for theatregoers.

Book Description:

A revised edition of the Arden Third Series play, edited by leading scholar Claire McEachern.

About this edition

• Publisher: Arden
• Publication date: 1981
• ISBN 10: 190343646X
• ISBN 13: 9781903436462
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 192