Includes introduction, life of Malory, Malory and the Legend of Arthur, the characters, summaries and commentaries, review questions, and selected bibliography.
the great plays and the history of England in the Middle Ages, 1337-1485
Norwich, John Julius
1999
Compares the events and characters in Shakespeare's nine historical plays with actual events in England during the period the dramas represent, and concludes that while the playwright was a reliable historian, he did not hesitate to take liberties with fact in order to enhance his fiction.
Contains the full text to Shakespeare's "King Lear" 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.
Contains essays in which the authors analyze the character of King Arthur as he appears in the writings of T. H. White, Sir Thomas Malory, Alfred, Lord Tennyson, and others.
the great plays and the history of England in the Middle Ages, 1337-1485
Norwich, John Julius
2001
Norwich draws on his knowledge of both the Middle Ages and of Shakespeare's era to reveal why Shakespeare telescoped time, ignored certain facts, and embellished or created characters.
A guide to understanding William Shakespeare's play "King Lear" that provides information on its characters, plot, themes, social and historical context, and critical approaches.
