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This edition includes a list of illustrations and a preface by the editor discussing her work with the play. The introduction explores the tragicomedy genre, potential collaborators, authorship questions, and the role of collaboration and censorship during the play's creation, along with historical context. The editor examines the public, literary, and theatrical environments surrounding the play, its adaptations, and technical editing notes. Following the text are six appendices: "John Fletcher, 'Upon An Honest Man's Fortune'"; "The Portrait--Frontispiece of John Fletcher, 1647"; "Francis Beaumont, The Masque of the Inner Temple and Gray's Inn"; "Beaumont's 1613 Masque and The Two Noble Kinsmen"; "The Morris"; and "The Music." A reference section lists abbreviations, a catalog of Shakespeare's works, citations for modern productions, and additional reading materials. Renowned for its exceptional scholarship, the Arden Shakespeare offers a comprehensive introduction that contextualizes the play within its historical and cultural milieu, examining critical approaches. Detailed appendices tackle dating and casting issues and analyze Quarto and Folio sources. A full commentary by leading scholars illuminates the text, explaining unfamiliar terms and providing significant background information, making Arden's edition highly informative and accessible for readers.
Acquisto del libro
The New Penguin Shakespeare: The Two Noble Kinsmen, John Fletcher, William Shakespeare, Nina W. Bawcutt, Paul Hogarth
- Lingua
- Pubblicato
- 1986
- Rilegatura
- (In brossura),
- Condizioni del libro
- In buone condizioni
- Prezzo
- 5,99 €
Metodi di pagamento
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- Titolo
- The New Penguin Shakespeare: The Two Noble Kinsmen
- Lingua
- Inglese
- Editore
- Penguin Classics
- Pubblicato
- 1986
- Formato
- In brossura
- Pagine
- 256
- ISBN10
- 0140707301
- ISBN13
- 9780140707304
- Serie
- Valutazione
- 3,4 su 5
- Descrizione
- This edition includes a list of illustrations and a preface by the editor discussing her work with the play. The introduction explores the tragicomedy genre, potential collaborators, authorship questions, and the role of collaboration and censorship during the play's creation, along with historical context. The editor examines the public, literary, and theatrical environments surrounding the play, its adaptations, and technical editing notes. Following the text are six appendices: "John Fletcher, 'Upon An Honest Man's Fortune'"; "The Portrait--Frontispiece of John Fletcher, 1647"; "Francis Beaumont, The Masque of the Inner Temple and Gray's Inn"; "Beaumont's 1613 Masque and The Two Noble Kinsmen"; "The Morris"; and "The Music." A reference section lists abbreviations, a catalog of Shakespeare's works, citations for modern productions, and additional reading materials. Renowned for its exceptional scholarship, the Arden Shakespeare offers a comprehensive introduction that contextualizes the play within its historical and cultural milieu, examining critical approaches. Detailed appendices tackle dating and casting issues and analyze Quarto and Folio sources. A full commentary by leading scholars illuminates the text, explaining unfamiliar terms and providing significant background information, making Arden's edition highly informative and accessible for readers.