historical drama

In 1804, President Thomas Jefferson sent Meriwether Lewis and William Clark and 33 adventurers to explore the vast land west of the Mississippi River that he had purchased from France. This play tells the journey of these brave explorers.

A scholarly edition of William Shakespeare's play "King Hery VIII" that includes detailed notes and commentary, an illustrated introduction to the play's historical, cultural, and performance contexts, an in-depth survey of critical approaches to the play, and a bibliography of references and further reading.

Provides a critical analysis of the writings of twentieth-century African-American dramatist August Wilson, and includes a chronology, as well as information about the personal experiences that have influenced his work.

Presents the conclusion of Shakespeare's drama, in which King Henry IV grows increasingly ill as the rebellion rages on, and his son Hal struggles with the knowledge that he will soon have to wear the crown; and includes an introduction, notes, a modern perspective essay, an annotated further reading list, and a key to famous lines.

Presents part two of the trilogy on Henry VI by William Shakespeare, that charts the rise and fall of many of the court nobles and lords within Henry's kingdom; and contains explanatory and textual notes, plot summaries, critical commentaries, and introduction to Shakespearean language.

Presents the text of the play, critical comments, textual data, and information on social and cultural settings.

Contains the text of the second part of Shakespeare's play about King Henry VI of England, as well as information about the author, a key to famous lines, and explanatory notes.

Presents the annotated text of the play in which a rebellion against King and State is juxtaposed against the rebellion of Prince Hal against his father King Henry IV; and includes an introduction, an essay on the theatrical world of Shakespeare, and a note on the text used.

Presents the complete text of Shakespeare's "Macbeth" with explanatory notes, background on the Globe Theatre, tips for reading Shakespeare's language, insights into the play, its characters and themes, as well as discussion questions and plot synopsis and commentary.

Features the full, unabridged script, a running synopsis of the action, background notes and performance illustrations, an explanation of unfamiliar words, and a wide range of classroom-tested activities for groups and individuals.