Charting the ruthless rise and fall of the villainous king; Richard III remains one of Shakespeares most enduringly discussed and oft-performed plays. Assembled by leading scholars; this guide provides a comprehensive survey of major issues in the contemporary study of the play.Throughout the book survey chapters explore such issues as the plays critical reception from Dr Johnson to postmodern readings in the 21st century; the performance history of the play; from Shakespeares day to more recent stagings by Laurence Olivier and Ian McKellen; key themes in current scholarship; from disability to gender and nationalism; Richard III on film; including Al Pacinos Looking for Richard.Richard III: A Critical Guide also includes a complete guide to resources available on the play - including critical editions; online resources and an annotated bibliography - and how they might be used to aid both the teaching and study of Shakespeares play.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Not your Fathers Book on ArchitectureBy Esfandiar LohrasbpourOver the years; I have attempted to read a few books on architecture. Invariably; they treat the reader as a kindergartner; or as an architect. This book does neither. Instead; in very plain English; it helps non-architects appreciate architecture. The same way I say that I know a good wine when I taste one; I have always believed that I know good architecture when I see it. By good I mean to my taste. This book has helped me figure out those elements that make a structure good and to my taste. So that if I come back as an architect in my next life I can hit the ground running.Bravo; Shelley Brock and Max Jacobson.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. I Dwell in PossibilityBy CKW"Invitation to Architecture" is the introduction to architecture that I never had and otherwise would have turned my interest toward this life work. For me; the road not takenhellip;well; at least professionally. Having designed; built and lived-in three different dwellings; the last and best of which incorporates several important design concepts (included in this latest publication) that I learned from reading Max Jacobson over the years has added a richness to my life for which I am grateful. This book has a poetry which makes it a delight to read. I am reminded of Emily Dickinsons poem; #657; "I Dwell in Possibility":I dwell in Possibility--A fairer House than Prose--More numerous of Windows--Superior--for Doors--Of Chambers as the Cedars--Impregnable of Eye--And for an Everlasting RoofThe Gambrels of the Sky--Of Visitors--the fairest--For Occupation--This--The spreading wide my narrow HandsTo gather Paradise--I would recommend this book to anyone interested in thinking more deeply about the dwellings they inhabit and certainly to any undergraduates considering architecture as a career.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy zingaroGood book and an invitation for those interested in the field. Max is great.