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The Life And Death Of King John by William Shakespeare, 1564-1616 is a work of fiction available to read on EtoBox.

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<p>Edited by the eminent A.R. Braunmuller, this thorough edition of King John—the first scholarly edition in almost fifteen years—makes a significant contribution to the study of Shakespeare's works. Braunmuller offers a wide-ranging critical introduction, which focuses on the play's political relevance in Elizabethan England, its relationship to legal issues of the day, its treatment of women and families, and its overall aesthetic importance in Shakespeare's early career. He also provides a richly detailed stage history, full annotations that are especially sensitive to the play's language and staging, and an ample bibliographical study of the Folio (1623) text. The most comprehensive and up-to-date edition of King John currently available, this book is an invaluable resource for Shakespearean scholars, students, and theatergoers alike.</p> <p>About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, volum

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Author
William Shakespeare, 1564-1616
Publisher
Clarendon Press ; Oxford University Press
Published
2008
Language
EN
ISBN
9780199537143
Category
work of fiction
Subjects
Literary Fiction, Fiction, Poetry
Rating
3.29 / 5 (41 ratings)
Updated
2026-03-13

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