GOOD: This small paperback is in good condition and its spine is tight; however, the pages are tanning with age (1988). Even so, there is little sign of use or wear.
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From the inside front cover: "This moving and eloquent historical drama depicts the conflict between a willful and arrogant poet of a king, Richard II, and his politically pragmatic cousin, Bolingbroke. Rich with memorable scenes and speeches, this lyrical history moves from a splendid medieval tournament to the poignant surrender of a crown; from the queen's heart-shattering farewell to her king, to Richard's murder—a deed 'chronicled in hell' that lives forever as one of the great moments in theaters."
The book, as with others in the Bantam Shakespeare series (29 volumes), contains these features:
illustrated with photographs from New York Shakespeare Festival productions
vivid, readable introductions for each play by noted scholar David Bevington
a lively, personal foreword by Joseph Papp
an insightful essay on the play in performance
modern spelling and punctuation
comprehensive source material and scholarship for each play, with notes
