Henry VIII
Henry VIII by William Shakespeare is part of the acclaimed Pelican Shakespeare series, published by Penguin on April 10, 2018. This illustrated edition spans 176 pages and is presented in English. The series is known for its authoritative texts and thorough scholarship, offering readers insights into the theatrical world of Shakespeare’s time, along with an introduction to the play and detailed notes on the text.
Readers will find that this edition incorporates over thirty years of Shakespeare scholarship, making it a valuable resource for students, teachers, and theater professionals. The Pelican Shakespeare series aims to provide definitive texts complemented by illuminating essays, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the work. This edition of Henry VIII continues the tradition of excellence established by Penguin Classics, which has been a leading publisher of classic literature for over seventy years.
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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 1,800 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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