Henry VI, Part 1
Henry VI, Part 1 by William Shakespeare is part of the revised Pelican Shakespeare series, published by Penguin on December 1, 2000. This edition spans 176 pages and is presented in English. It offers an authoritative text that has been meticulously researched and updated by general editors Stephen Orgel and A. R. Braunmuller, reflecting over thirty years of Shakespeare scholarship.
Readers will find that this edition includes an essay on the theatrical world of Shakespeare’s time, an introduction to the play, and detailed notes on the text used. The Pelican Shakespeare series aims to serve as a valuable resource for students, teachers, and theater professionals, providing insights into the drama and literary criticism surrounding Shakespeare’s works. This edition is designed to be accessible while maintaining the integrity of the original text, making it suitable for both academic study and general enjoyment.
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The acclaimed Pelican Shakespeare series edited by A. R. Braunmuller and Stephen Orgel
The legendary Pelican Shakespeare series features authoritative and meticulously researched texts paired with scholarship by renowned Shakespeareans. Each book includes an essay on the theatrical world of Shakespeare’s time, an introduction to the individual play, and a detailed note on the text used. Updated by general editors Stephen Orgel and A. R. Braunmuller, these easy-to-read editions incorporate over thirty years of Shakespeare scholarship undertaken since the original series, edited by Alfred Harbage, appeared between 1956 and 1967. With definitive texts and illuminating essays, the Pelican Shakespeare will remain a valued resource for students, teachers, and theater professionals for many years to come.
For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
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