Henry V — Royal Shakespeare Company
Special introductory price for a few months: kr. 69,50 minus 15% = kr. 59,08
This new edition of Henry V includes a scene-by-scene summary; notes to explain unfamiliar words and phrases, including the slang, political references and bawdy humour; photographs of classic and unusual performances; a new introduction by Jonathan Bate, exploring the text and critical debates around it; a look at the play's performance history; recommended film versions; and interviews with three important directors – Nicholas Hytner, Michael Boyd and Ed Hall – discussing key productions. Editors: Professors Jonathan Bate and Eric Rasmussen. (240 pages)
Level: Gymnasiet
This book includes:
- An introduction to Henry V by Professor Jonathan Bate
- The play – with clear explanatory notes on each page
- A scene-by-scene analysis
- An introduction to Shakespeare's career and the Elizabethan theatre
- An exploration of approaches to staging the play
Contents
- Introduction
- About the Text
- Key Facts
- The Life of Henry the Fifth
- Textual Notes
- Synopses of the two parts of Henry IV
- Scene-by-scene Analysis
- Henry V in Performance: the RSC and Beyond
- Four Centuries of Henry V: An Overview
- At the RSC
- The Director's Cut: Interviews with Kenneth Branagh, Nicholas Hytner, Ed Hall, Michael Boyd
- Shakespeare's Career in the Theatre
- Shakespeare's Works: a Chronology
- Kings and Queens of England: from the History Plays to Shakespeare's Lifetime
- The History behind the Histories: A Chronology
- Further Reading and Viewing
- References