kings and rulers in literature

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kings and rulers in literature

Henry V

a guide to the play
1997
A reference guide to the Shakespearean drama about the warrior king, discussing its various texts; examining its dramatic structure, use of style, and themes; offering different critical perspectives on the play; and providing a history of "Henry V" in performance.

Critical essays on Shakespeare's Richard III

1999
Presents a collection of essays on Shakespeare's historical drama, "Richard III," featuring an analysis of the text, and offering a variety of criticisms.

Henry V

1992
A study of Shakespeare's "Henry V, " presenting it as an ambiguous and disturbing drama that has been radically edited in past productions in order to promote a patriotic message, and including discussion of key themes and concepts, an examination of critical ideas and trends, and a selection of critical perspectives.

Shakespeare's Macbeth

2004
American literary critic Harold Bloom offers his analysis of Shakespeare's "MacBeth, " and includes the text of the play, preceded by a synopsis and list of characters.

The tragedy of King Richard the Second

with new and updated critical essays and a revised bibliography
1999
Contains the full text to Shakespeare's "Richard II" with an overview of Shakespeare's life, notes on the play's text, dramatic criticism from Shakespearean scholars, and a stage and screen history of the play.

Shakespeare

the histories
2000
Presents critical analyses of six history plays by William Shakespeare, including "Hamlet," "Henry V," and "Richard II.".

Shakespeare: the histories

a collection of critical essays
1965
Contemporary critical opinion and commentary on Shakespeare's plays dealing with the reigns of English sovereigns of the preceding four hundred years.

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