Much Ado About Nothing (Barnes & Noble Shakespeare) - Softcover

Shakespeare, William

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1411400550 ISBN 13: 9781411400559

Publisher: Sterling Publishing, 2007

Synopsis

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• &&LB&&RNew Scholarship&&L/B&&R – Premiere scholars introduce each play with contemporary scholarship. An essay on editing the text provides an in-depth look at the quartos and folios used in the edition.
• &&LB&&RContextualizing Essays&&L/B&&R – Essays on Shakespeare’s England, language, and life, along with essays on performing Shakespeare and significant performances frame the play in both historical and theatrical context for readers. A look at the lasting influence of the play on music, art, film, and dance creates an interdisciplinary framework with which to approach the play.
• &&LB&&RBetter Notes&&L/B&&R – Through one-word margin definitions, facing-page glosses, and longer end notes after the play, our innovative approach to notes pulls readers away from the text fewer times while providing them with more information and comprehensive analysis.
• &&LB&&RFurther Reading&&L/B&&R – An annotated bibliography of titles, hand-selected by the introduction author, takes readers beyond the edition for further reading.

&&L/DIV&&R&&LP style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&&ROne of the most beloved romantic comedies of all time, &&LI&&RMuch Ado About Nothing&&L/I&&R is a classic story of love conquering all―despite one’s best intentions. The editor, &&LB&&RRobert S. Miola&&L/B&&R, puts the play in the context of its rich history of theatrical performance, with notes about how the great actors and directors have approached key scenes. &&L/P&&R&&L/DIV&&R

About this title

Book Description:

This is the first edition of Much Ado About Nothing focusing wholly on the play in performance. Shifting trends in the production of this popular drama are analysed in relation to the culture of each period since Shakespeare's time, with particular attention to gender issues. A commentary alongside the text recreates in lively detail interpretations of each passage in a variety of British, American, Canadian and other productions. An essential resource for students, teachers and performers, this is an illuminating book for theatregoers.

From the Publisher:

Set in a courtly world of masked revels and dances, this play turns on the archetypal story if a lady falsely accused of unfaithfulness, spurned by her bridegroom, and finally vindicated and reunited with him. Villainy, schemes, and deceit threatens to darken the brilliant humor and sparkling wordplay--but the hilarious counterplot of a warring couple, Beatrice and Benedick, steals the scene as the two are finally tricked into admitting their love for each other in Shakespeare's superb comedy of manners.

About this edition

• Publisher: Sterling Publishing
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 1411400550
• ISBN 13: 9781411400559
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 344
• Editor: Miola Robert S.