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基本説明
A fresh new edition of two of Shakespeare's most unusual and provocative histories, developed by and for the RSC, includes new interviews with acclaimed directors Gregory Doran, Josie Rourke and Gregory Thompson.
Full Description
From the Royal Shakespeare Company - a modern, definitive edition of Shakespeare's most unusual and provocative histories. With an expert introduction by Sir Jonathan Bate, this unique edition presents a historical overview of King John and Henry VIII in performance, takes a detailed look at specific productions, and recommends film versions. Included in this edition are interviews with three leading directors - Gregory Doran, Josie Rourke and Gregory Thompson - 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
King John
Henry VIII
About the Text
Key Facts: King John
The Life and Death of King John
Textual Notes
Scene-by-Scene Analysis
King John in Performance: The RSC and Beyond
Four Centuries of King John: An Overview
At the RSC
The Director's Cut: Interviews with Gregory Doran and Josie Rourke
Key Facts: Henry VIII
The Life of King Henry the Eighth
Textual Notes
Scene
by
Scene Analysis
King Henry VIII in Performance
The RSC and Beyond
Four Centuries of King Henry VIII: An Overview
At the RSC
The Director's Cut: Interviews with Gregory Doran and Gregory Thompson
Shakespeare's Career in the Theatre
Beginnings
Playhouses
The Ensemble at Work
The King's Man
Shakespeare's Works: A Chronology
Kings and Queens of England: From the History Plays to Shakespeare's Lifetime
King John Family Tree
The History Behind the Histories: A Chronology
Further Reading and Viewing
References
Acknowledgements and Picture Credits
