Young King Henry of England, attempting to remove himself from his wild days as Prince Hal, asserts a hereditary claim to the throne of France, gathering an army and embarking on a course that will lead to one of England's greatest battlefield triumphs.
Presents Arthur Miller's drama about the hysteria that gripped Salem, Massachusetts in 1692 after a vengeful teenager leveled an accusation of witchcraft against her employer.
Presents the text of Shakespeare's "Henry IV: Part 2, " which tells of Prince Hal's reluctance to inherit his father's crown thereby threatening to derail Henry IV's plan for a lasting dynasty. Includes information on Shakespeare's theatrical career; commentary on past and current productions based on interviews with leading directors, actors, and designers; scene-by-scene analysis; key facts about the work; a chronology of Shakespeare's life and times; and black-and-white illustrations.
Presents the original text of Shakespeare's play side by side with a modern version, discusses the author and the theater of his time, and provides quizzes and other study activities.
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.
a student casebook to issues, sources, and historical documents
Johnson, Claudia D
1998
Provides a literary analysis of Arthur Miller's "The Crucible, " and features a variety of primary historical documents and commentary that offer insight into the context in which the play was written.
Contains translations of four plays written between 1938 and 1950 by French author and philosopher Albert Camus, including "Caligula"; "The Misunderstanding"; "State of Siege"; and "The Just Assassins.".
A study guide to Henry V, including the text of the play, plot summaries, character notes, activity and discussion ideas, and background information on Shakespeare's life and time.
