King Henry VIII (The New Cambridge Shakespeare) - Softcover

Shakespeare, William

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0521296927 ISBN 13: 9780521296922

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 1990

Synopsis

This book considers and illustrates the stage history of the play, and provides an account of the authorship controversy from the mid-nineteenth century, when John Fletcher's name was first put forward as a collaborator, to recent scholarship, which has not yet reached a consensus. The introduction considers the political and religious background of the play, its pageant-like structure and visual effects, and its varied ironies. The commentary is detailed but concise, explaining difficult passages and contemporary references, and suggesting how the play might have been staged in an Elizabethan theater, or might still be staged for a modern audience.

About this title

Book Description:

This stage history of one of Shakespeare's most popular plays also considers its political and religious background and includes an account of the nineteenth century authorship controversy.

From the Back Cover:

An international team of scholars offers: --modernised, easily accessible texts--ample but unobtrusive academic guidance--attention to the theatrical qualities of each play and its stage history--informative illustrations, including reconstructions of early performances

About this edition

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 1990
• ISBN 10: 0521296927
• ISBN 13: 9780521296922
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 205
• Editor: Margeson John