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基本説明
This new edition of Shakespeare's great exploration of patriotism and war, developed by and for the RSC, includes new interviews with acclaimed directors Kenneth Branagh, Nicholas Hytner, Ed Hall and Michael Boyd, looks at specific productions in the play's history, and a completely new introduction by acclaimed scholar Jonathan Bate.
Full Description
From the Royal Shakespeare Company - a modern, definitive edition of Shakespeare's great exploration of patriotism and war. With an expert introduction by Sir Jonathan Bate, this unique edition presents a historical overview of Henry V in performance, takes a detailed look at specific productions, and recommends film versions. Included in this edition are interviews with four leading directors - Kenneth Branagh, Nicholas Hytner, Michael Boyd and Ed Hall - providing an illuminating insight into the extraordinary variety of interpretations that are possible. This edition also includes an essay on Shakespeare's career and Elizabethan theatre, and enables the reader to understand the play as it was originally intended - as living theatre to be enjoyed and performed.Ideal for students, theatre-goers, actors and general readers, the RSC Shakespeare editions offer a fresh, accessible and contemporary approach to reading and rediscovering Shakespeare's works for the twenty-first century.
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.- Acknowledgements and Picture Credits
