King Richard III

An improved, larger-format edition of the Cambridge School Shakespeare plays, extensively rewritten, expanded and produced in an attractive new design.

Rex Gibson (Founded by), Linzy Brady (Edited by), Jane Coles (Edited by), Vicki Wienand (General editor), Richard Andrews (General editor), William Shakespeare (Author)

9781108456067, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 25 January 2018

278 pages
24.6 x 18.8 x 1.3 cm, 0.55 kg

An improved, larger-format edition of the Cambridge School Shakespeare plays, extensively rewritten, expanded and produced in an attractive new design. The Rex Gibson active approach to classroom Shakespeare enables students to inhabit Shakespeare's imaginative world in accessible and creative ways, sharing Shakespeare's love of language, interest in character and sense of theatre. Substantially revised and extended, classroom activities are thematically organised in distinctive stagecraft, writing, language, characters and themes features. Expanded endnotes include extensive essay-writing guidance for 'King Richard III' and Shakespeare, and extended glossaries are aligned with the play text for easy reference. Includes rich, exciting colour photos of global performances of 'King Richard III'. Further support material available at www.cambridgeschoolshakespeare.com

Introduction
Photo gallery
Shakespeare's history plays
The world of the play
List of characters
Act 1
Act 2
Act 3
Act 4
Act 5
Perspectives and themes
The contexts of King Richard III
Characters
The language of King Richard III
King Richard III in performance
Writing about Shakespeare
Writing about King Richard III
Royal family tree
Acknowledgements.

Subject Areas: Educational: English literature [YQE]