REAs MAXnotes for William Shakespeares Richard II The MAXnotes offers a comprehensive summary and analysis of Richard II and a biography of William Shakespeare. Places the events of the play in historical context and discusses each act in detail. Includes study questions and answers along with topics for papers and sample outlines.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. UnabridgedBy Joe HartUnlike other LATW shows; this one is marked unabridged and does in fact run about 2 hours. The others I bought are 90 minutes or less. The actors accents were kind of thinly English; so who knows (or cares?). I found this more substantial that most Coward plays and more interesting than funny. Though I think a better Gilda would have fixed this. I dont see why Otto or Leo would have wanted her for anything but an unobtrusive maid. She said one of my favorite Coward lines and didnt get a laugh; not even from me. The line was; "They say opera isnt what is used to be. Really it is; and thats whats wrong with it." (Im a big opera buff; but love that remark. Coward BTW hated classical music.) Also incidentally; Coward lifted an Oscar Wilde line. "I remember your name; but not your face." I think this play (written by Coward expressly for himself and the Lunts to star in) is probably an actors paradise to play. And the men (though clearly no Coward or Lunt) were effective; uninhibited and clearly having themselves a ball. Unfortunately; they werent funny. I have 2 other versions of this play on hand (they arrived a couple days ago); one a movie; the other a radio version. Done by the BBC; Im hoping for something better. Still Im keeping this copy; and will admit that towards the end it got funnier.Finally I would like to say 2 more things. Recently I read an article or something that said Leo; Otto and Gilda had a "platonic" relationship. They had nothing of the kind; and without going so far as Shostakovich in "Lady MacBeth"; they are quite frank about it. (Hence the scandal and controversy.) And Ive read lots of disclaimers made on Cowards behalf about the title not being meant to be taken seriously. Its my opinion that its about as serious as anything Coward every said. But everyone knows what opinions are like; and everybody has one.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Worth renewing your memory of this playBy Edward ScheetzNot often revived; very controversial in its day - and would be today. Prescient take on the future (from that period) on unconventional relationships.1 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Not a fan of CowardBy Kelsey LIm not a huge fan of Coward. I find his plays long-winded and often snooty. This one is no different and goes on a bit longer than needed; as short as it is. I wasnt invested in any of the characters; and for a play about sex; theres not many interesting things going on.