During Shakespeare's lifetime, Henry IV was his most popular play. Today, Sir John Falstaff still towers above Shakespeare's other comic inventions. This edition considers the play in the context of various critical approaches, offers a history of the play in performance from Shakespeare's time to ours, and provides useful information on its historical background. Readers will also find detailed commentary on individual words and phrases, and selections from Shakespeare's sources. About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
Book Details
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Publish Date: May 21st, 1987
Pages: 324
Language: English
Edition: undefined - undefined
Dimensions: 8.50in - 5.50in - 0.88in - 1.24lb
EAN: 9780198129158
Categories: • Shakespeare
About the Author
David Bevington is Professor of English at the University of Chicago.