King Henry V: Shakespeare: The Critical Tradition

Henry V is a controversial Shakespeare history that has divided critical opinion. This new volume in Shakespeare: The Critical Tradition offers critical opinions about the play across the centuries and evaluates their positions within and their impact on the reception of the play. The chronological arrangement of the text-excerpts engages readers in a direct dialogue, while the introduction offers a critical evaluation from a current stance, including modern theories and methods. The volume contributes significantly to our understanding of the play and the traditions of Shakespearean criticism surrounding it.

Format: Hardback
Length: 448 pages
Publication date: 10 February 2022
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Shakespeare's Henry V, renowned for its portrayal of the victorious English king, has sparked intense debate among critics and remains one of the most contentious plays in Shakespeare's historical repertoire. This groundbreaking new edition in Shakespeare: The Critical Tradition delves deeper into the reception and interpretation of Shakespeare's plays by critics, editors, and general readers throughout history. Organized into distinct sections, the volume presents a comprehensive range of critical perspectives on Henry V, spanning centuries. It evaluates these opinions in terms of their positions within the broader context of the play's reception and their lasting impact on its interpretation. The text excerpts are arranged chronologically, fostering a direct and impartial dialogue between the reader and the play. At the same time, the introduction provides a critical evaluation from a contemporary standpoint, incorporating modern theories and methodologies. By encompassing a wide range of viewpoints and employing rigorous analytical approaches, this volume makes a substantial contribution to our understanding of Henry V and the evolving traditions of Shakespearean criticism that have shaped its interpretation over centuries.

Weight: 814g
Dimension: 162 x 239 x 32 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781474258050