William Shakespeare 
King Richard ll 

In this updated edition of King Richard II, Claire Mc Eachern provides a fresh introductory section in which she discusses the most important productions and scholarly criticism of recent years. Paying particular attention to the focus on religion in contemporary interpretations of the play, Mc Eachern also analyses the increasing number of performances on stage and screen. Andrew Gurr’s acclaimed introduction guides the reader through the play’s action and politics, providing a thorough and engaging grounding in its structure, language and staging. An updated reading list completes the edition.