The Cambridge Introduction to Shakespeare s History Plays 1st Edition by Warren Chernaik ISBN 0521855071 9780521855075

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ISBN 10: 0521855071 
ISBN 13: 9780521855075
Author: Warren Chernaik

Warren Chernaik’s “The Cambridge Introduction to Shakespeare’s History Plays” provides a detailed examination of Shakespeare’s historical dramas, which chronicle the events of English history from the reign of Richard II through to Henry VIII. These plays, which include some of Shakespeare’s most famous works like Richard III, Henry V, Henry IV, and Henry VI, offer insight into power, leadership, and national identity—issues that resonate in both the past and present.

The Cambridge Introduction to Shakespeare s History Plays 1st Table of contents:

Chapter 1: Introduction to the History Plays

• Overview of the History Play Genre

• The Role of History in Shakespeare’s Work

• Political Context and Historical Sources

• The Influence of Tudor and Stuart Politics on Shakespeare’s Writing

Chapter 2: Shakespeare’s Use of History

• Shakespeare’s Source Material (e.g., Holinshed’s Chronicles)

• How Shakespeare Alters and Adaptates Historical Events

• The Role of History in Shaping Dramatic Action

• The Concept of “History” in Shakespeare’s Time

Chapter 3: The Political and Historical Context of the Plays

• Elizabethan and Jacobean Politics

• The Politics of Kingship and Power

• Historical Controversies and National Identity

• The Portrayal of Historical Figures in the Plays

Chapter 4: Major Historical Figures in Shakespeare’s Plays

• Richard II: The Deposition of Kings

• Henry IV: The Rise of the Monarch

• Henry V: Heroism and Leadership

• Richard III: Tyranny and Ambition

• The Histories of the Wars of the Roses and Beyond

Chapter 5: Themes of Kingship and Leadership

• What Makes a Good King? The Qualities of Leadership

• The Role of Divine Right and Power

• Political Legitimacy and Authority

• The Struggles for Power and Political Uncertainty

Chapter 6: Shakespeare’s Historical and Dramatic Techniques

• The Structure of the History Plays

• The Use of the Chorus and Other Dramatic Devices

• Narrative and Dramatic Tension

• Blending of Personal and Political Drama

Chapter 7: War, Honor, and Society in the Histories

• The Role of War in Shakespeare’s History Plays

• The Moral Implications of War

• National Identity and the Creation of England

• The Portrayal of Honor and Heroism in the Context of Warfare

Chapter 8: The Representation of the English People

• Depictions of the Common People

• Shakespeare’s Use of Popular Sentiment

• Rebellion and Resistance in the History Plays

• The Relationship Between Rulers and the Ruled

Chapter 9: The Influence of the History Plays

• Reception and Popularity in Shakespeare’s Time

• Later Interpretations and Modern Adaptations

• The Legacy of Shakespeare’s History Plays in Literature and Culture

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