Henry VI, Part 2
Henry VI, Part 2 by William Shakespeare is part of the acclaimed Pelican Shakespeare series, published by Penguin on December 1, 2000. This edition spans 192 pages and is presented in English. The series is known for its authoritative texts and scholarly insights, making it a valuable resource for readers interested in Shakespeare’s works and the historical context of his plays.
In this edition, readers will find a comprehensive introduction to the play, an essay on the theatrical world of Shakespeare’s time, and detailed notes on the text. The Pelican Shakespeare series has been updated to reflect over thirty years of scholarship, ensuring that this edition provides a thorough understanding of the drama and its significance within European literature. This book is suitable for students, teachers, and theater professionals seeking to explore the complexities of Shakespeare’s writing and its enduring impact.
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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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