Critical Essays on Shakespeare's Richard III

Critical Essays on Shakespeare's Richard III
Author: Hugh M. Richmond
Publisher: Twayne Publishers
Total Pages: 328
Release: 1999
Genre: Drama
ISBN:

The full range of literary traditions comes to life in the Twayne Critical Essays Series. Volume editors have carefully selected critical essays that represent the full spectrum of controversies, trends and methodologies relating to each author's work. Essays include writings from the author's native country and abroad, with interpretations from the time they were writing, through the present day. Each volume includes: -- An introduction providing the reader with a lucid overview of criticism from its beginnings -- illuminating controversies, evaluating approaches and sorting out the schools of thought -- The most influential reviews and the best reprinted scholarly essays -- A section devoted exclusively to reviews and reactions by the subject's contemporaries -- Original essays, new translations and revisions commissioned especially for the series -- Previously unpublished materials such as interviews, lost letters and manuscript fragments -- A bibliography of the subject's writings and interviews -- A name and subject index

Richard II

Richard II
Author: Jeremy Lopez
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 331
Release: 2012-02-07
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 1136479767

Arguably the first play in a Shakespearean tetralogy, Richard II is a unique and compelling political drama whose themes still resonate today. It is one of the few Shakespeare plays written entirely in verse and its format presents unique theatrical challenges. Politically engaged and controversial, it raises crucial debates about the relationship between early modern art, audience response and state power. This collection provides a comprehensive and up-to-date survey of the critical and theatrical history of the play. The substantial introduction surveys the history of critical interpretations of Richard II since the eighteenth century. The eleven newly written critical essays by leading and emerging scholars in the field then adopt an eclectic range of critical approaches that encourage scholars and students to pursue new and imaginative directions with the text.

Richard II

Richard II
Author: Jeanne T. Newlin
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 305
Release: 2015-04-10
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 131753235X

Originally published in 1984. The four parts of this collection of articles, from 1601 to the 1970s, look at the historical and political dynamics of the play, the play in the theatre, the psychology of its characters, and its poetry and rhetoric. Bringing together the best that was written about Richard II, this volume represents the collective wisdom of Shakespeare scholars and provides the most insightful criticism in one place. An unpopular play for many years due to the perceived weak main character and the theme of deposition, the play later gained popularity and interest in its psychology and political investigation. The poetry in particular has garnered enthusiastic response and is mentioned in most of the pieces included here.

William Shakespeare's Richard III

William Shakespeare's Richard III
Author: Harold Bloom
Publisher: Chelsea House Publications
Total Pages: 152
Release: 1988
Genre: Drama
ISBN:

Dream and plot / Marjorie B. Garber -- Shakespeare's halle of mirrors / Michael Neill -- Neither mother, wife, nor England's queen / Madonne M. Miner -- The dead-end comedy of Richard III / John W. Blanpied --Military oratory in Richar d III / R. Chris Hassel, Jr. -- Usurpation, seduction, and the problematics of the proper / Marguerite Waller -- Savage play in Richard III / C.L. Barber and Richard P. Wheeler.

Commentary on Shakespeare's Richard III

Commentary on Shakespeare's Richard III
Author: Wolfgang Clemen
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 280
Release: 2013-10-11
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 1136559361

First published in 1968. Providing a detailed and rigorous analysis of Richard III, this Commentary reveals every nuance of meaning whilst maintaining a firm grasp on the structure of the play. The result is an outstanding lesson in the methodology of Shakespearian criticism as well as an essential study for students of the early plays of Shakespeare.

Richard III: A Critical Reader

Richard III: A Critical Reader
Author: Annaliese Connolly
Publisher: A&C Black
Total Pages: 267
Release: 2013-10-24
Genre: Drama
ISBN: 1472538943

Charting the ruthless rise and fall of the villainous king, Richard III remains one of Shakespeare's most enduringly discussed and oft-performed plays. Assembled by leading scholars, this guide provides a comprehensive survey of major issues in the contemporary study of the play. Throughout the book survey chapters explore such issues as the play's critical reception from Dr Johnson to postmodern readings in the 21st century; the performance history of the play, from Shakespeare's day to more recent stagings by Laurence Olivier and Ian McKellen; key themes in current scholarship, from disability to gender and nationalism; Richard III on film, including Al Pacino's Looking for Richard. Richard III: A Critical Guide also includes a complete guide to resources available on the play - including critical editions, online resources and an annotated bibliography - and how they might be used to aid both the teaching and study of Shakespeare's play.

Modern Critical Interpretations Set, 83-Volumes

Modern Critical Interpretations Set, 83-Volumes
Author: Harold Bloom
Publisher: Chelsea House Pub
Total Pages:
Release: 2007-06-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780791096864

" Presents important and scholarly criticism on major works from The Odyssey through modern literature" The critical essays reflect a variety of schools of criticism" Contains notes on the contributing critics, a chronology of the author's life, and an index" Introductory essay by Harold Bloom

Shakespeare on screen, Richard III

Shakespeare on screen, Richard III
Author: Nathalie Vienne-Guerrin
Publisher: Publication Univ Rouen Havre
Total Pages: 340
Release:
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 9782877758390

This volume does not only provide the reader with diverging assessments of the Richard III films, but it also deploys a large array of methodologies used to study ‘Shakespeare on film’. What gives the volume its coherence is that it thoroughly interrogates what those films do with and to Shakespeare’s text and suggests that, at least for Shakespearean scholars, Shakespearean films are hybrid creatures. They are and are not films; they are and are not Shakespeare.Ce volume offre non seulement au lecteur un examen précis et pluriel des adaptations filmiques de Richard III mais il déploie tout l’éventail des méthodologies qui permettent d’étudier Shakespeare à l’écran. La cohérence de ce volume vient de ce qu’il propose des questionnements multiples sur ce que ces films font de Shakespeare et suggère que le film shakespearien est une créature hybride qui est et n’est pas un film, qui est et n’est pas Shakespeare. (Ouvrage en anglais)

Richard III

Richard III
Author: Annaliese Connolly
Publisher: A&C Black
Total Pages: 267
Release: 2013-12-19
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 1472504968

Introducing key themes and the history of the play's performance and critical reception, this is a comprehensive guide to Richard III by leading international scholars.