Product Description

Distinguished editor T.W. Craik makes an independent and balanced examination of the many textual problems of Henry V, providing many new emendations. "Craik's commentary is particularly ample and detailed, with careful attention to the play's language, textual problems, the interpretation of stage directions, and Shakespeare's handling of source materials...he builds up a distinct though traditionalist reading which, critically sympathetic and undogmatic, finds the play at once simple and subtle." John Jowett, Shakespeare Institute, Stratford-upon-Avon, Shakespeare Survey, 1997 'With the exceptionally thorough Arden notes, and the extensive editorial coverage, including recent stage history, this Henry V is the one to have.'Times Higher Education Supplement'Craik's commentary is exemplary in its thorough treatment of critical concerns, glossaries and explanations, theatrical matters, and source material.'Barry Gaines, University of New Mexico, Shakespeare Quarterly

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #104346 in Books
• Published on: 1995-03-16
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 448 pages

Customer Reviews

Epic, and an excellent edition
Henry V is a wonderful play, and I loved the Arden Edition. The introduction covers a great deal, and was written recently so is up to date with details of some relatively recent productions. The commentary had just the right balance of information necessary for me to understand it, and the appendices include a full facimile of the folio text.

The play itself needs no further plaudits, but I'll give it some anyway. It's magical, full of sound bites that are hugely famous, and scenes that send shivers down your spine...