Shakespeare's history plays, as fresh today as when they were
written, are based upon the assumption that time is not simply a
destroyer but a preserver, and that 'examples past' might enable us
to understand the present and anticipate the future. This lively
2007 study examines the continuing tradition of Shakespeare's
history plays in stage and film productions as well as giving an
account of the critical debate on these plays. Following two
introductory chapters giving essential background on the genre, the
English history plays are discussed in turn, bringing out the
distinctive characteristics of each play: the three early Henry VI
plays; the perennial stage favourite Richard III; King John;
Richard II; Henry IV 1 and 2, famous for the character of Falstaff;
Henry V, which is treated very differently in the film versions by
Olivier and Branagh; and Henry VIII. An invaluable introduction to
these fascinating and complex plays.
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