Life and Death of King John, Paperback by Shakespeare, William; Braunmuller, ...

Life and Death of King John, Paperback by Shakespeare, William; Braunmuller, A. R. (EDT), ISBN 0199537143, ISBN-13 9780199537143, Brand New, Free shipping in the USEdited by the eminent . Braunmuller, this thorough edition of <em>King John</em>--the first scholarly edition in almost fifteen years--makes a significant contribution to the study of Shakespeare's works. Braunmuller offers a wide-ranging critical introduction, which focuses on the play's political<br>relevance in Elizabethan England, its relationship to legal issues of the day, its treatment of women and families, and its overall aesthetic importance in Shakespeare's early career. He also provides a richly detailed stage history, full annotations that are especially sensitive to the play's<br>language and staging, and an ample bibliographical study of the Folio (1623) text. The most comprehensive and up-to-date edition of <em>King John</em> currently available, this book is an invaluable resource for Shakespearean scholars, students, and theatergoers alike.<br><br><strong>About the Series: </strong>For over 100 years <strong>Oxford World's Classics</strong> has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert<br>introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.<br>