Richard II -- William Shakespeare

<b>The ill-fated reign of King Richard II and his eventual overthrow take center stage in one of Shakespeare's greatest history plays.</b> <p/>This title in the Signet Classics Shakespeare series includes: <p/>- An overview of William Shakespeare's life, world, and theater<br>- A special introduction to the play by the editor, Kenneth Muir<br>- A note on the source from which Shakespeare derived <i>Richard II</i>--a generous selection of Raphael Holinshed's <i>The Chronicles of England, Scotland, and Ireland</i><br>- Dramatic criticism from Walter Pater, Richard D. Altick, Derek Traversi, and others<br>- A stage and screen history of notable actors, directors, and productions of <i>Richard II</i><br>- Text, notes, and commentaries printed in the clearest, most readable format<br>- Recommended readings<br><br><b>Author:</b> William Shakespeare<br><b>Publisher:</b> Penguin Publishing Group<br><b>Published:</b> 01/01/1999<br><b>Pages:</b> 336<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Paperback<br><b>Weight:</b> 0.35lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 6.71h x 4.17w x 0.71d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9780451527196<br><b>Age Range:</b> 18-UP<br><br><b>Accelerated Reader:</b><br><b>Reading Level:</b> 10.2<br><b>Point Value:</b> 5<br><b>Interest Level:</b> Upper Grade<br><b>Quiz #/Name: </b>53873 / Richard II<br><br><p><b>About the Author</b><br><b>William Shakespeare</b> (1564-1616) was a poet, playwright, and actor who is widely regarded as one of the most influential writers in the history of the English language. Often ref