Richard III

Charting the ruthless rise and fall of the villainous king <i>Richard III</i>remains 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.<br/><br/>Throughout 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<i>; Richard III</i>on film including Al Pacino's <i>Looking for Richard</i>.<br/><br/><i>Richard III: A Critical Guide</i> 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.