Richard II

The ill-fated reign of King Richard II and his eventual overthrow take center stage in one of Shakespeare's greatest history plays.

This title in the Signet Classics Shakespeare series includes:

* An overview of William Shakespeare's life, world, and theater
* A special introduction to the play by the editor, Kenneth Muir
* A note on the source from which Shakespeare derived Richard II-a generous selection of Raphael Holinshed's The Chronicles of England, Scotland, and Ireland
* Dramatic criticism from Walter Pater, Richard D. Altick, Derek Traversi, and others
* A stage and screen history of notable actors, directors, and productions of Richard II
* Text, notes, and commentaries printed in the clearest, most readable format
* Recommended readings