{"product_id":"richard-iii-a-critical-reader-9781441168252","title":"Richard III: A Critical Reader","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Annaliese Connolly\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Shakespeare\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCharting the ruthless rise and fall of the villainous king, \u003ci\u003eRichard III \u003c\/i\u003eremains one of Shakespeare's most enduringly discussed and oft-performed plays. Assembled by leading scholars, this guide provides a comprehensive survey of major issues in the contemporary study of the play. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThroughout the book survey chapters explore such issues as the play's critical reception from Dr Johnson to postmodern readings in the 21st century; the performance history of the play, from Shakespeare's day to more recent stagings by Laurence Olivier and Ian McKellen; key themes in current scholarship, from disability to gender and nationalism\u003ci\u003e; Richard III \u003c\/i\u003eon film, including Al Pacino's \u003ci\u003eLooking for Richard\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eRichard III: A Critical Guide\u003c\/i\u003e also includes a complete guide to resources available on the play - including critical editions, online resources and an annotated bibliography - and how they might be used to aid both the teaching and study of Shakespeare's play.","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PLC","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":45086091575447,"sku":"9781441168252","price":12696.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781441168252.webp?v=1767265742","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/richard-iii-a-critical-reader-9781441168252","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}