historical drama, english

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.

Contains critical essays written by scholars about Shakespeare's histories and poetry.

An annotated edition of Shakespeare's tragedy in which Titus Andronicus, Rome's noble soldier of many years, takes violent revenge upon the men who raped his daughter and killed his sons, and calls for curses upon Rome itself; with detailed notes, scene-by-scene plot summaries, an introduction to Shakespeare's language, and more.

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

Includes a biography of Shakespeare plus critical studies of four of his historical plays.