Theater and World

<p>First published in 1992 <i>Theater and World </i>is a detailed exploration of Shakespeare’s representation of history and how it affects the relation between theatre and world. </p><p>The book focuses primarily on the Second Tetralogy (<i>Richard II Henry IV Part I Henry IV Part II</i> and<i> Henry V</i>) and includes a wealth of analysis and interpretation of the plays. In doing so it explores a wide range of topics including the relation between literary and theatrical representations and the world; the nature of illusion and reality; genre; the connection between history and fiction (especially plays); historiography and literary criticism or theory; poetry and philosophy; and irony both rhetorical and philosophical.</p><p>Theater and World continues to have lasting relevance for anyone with an interest in Shakespeare’s words and his representation of history in particular. </p>