King John/Henry VIII

Two of Shakespeare's important and illuminating history plays in a comprehensive and scholarly update. This edition includes a discussion and criticism of Shakespeare's life, world, and theater by outstanding scholars past and present, stage histories of notable actors, directors, and producers, and clear, readable text and commentaries.Author: William ShakespearePublisher: Signet BookPublished: 02/03/2004Pages: 512Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.54lbsSize: 6.80h x 4.19w x 1.38dISBN: 9780451529237About the AuthorWilliam Shakespeare (1564-1616) was a poet, playwright, and actor who is widely regarded as one of the most influential writers in the history of the English language. Often referred to as the Bard of Avon, Shakespeare's vast body of work includes comedic, tragic, and historical plays; poems; and 154 sonnets. His dramatic works have been translated into every major language and are performed more often than those of any other playwright.