Shakespeare, William,  1564-1616. <br/><br/>
Richard III  [Book] / 
 King Richard III. 
edited by James R. Siemon. 
 - London :  Arden Shakespeare,  2009. 
 - xviii, 503 p. :  ill. ;  20 cm. 
 - The Arden Shakespeare. Third series .
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references (p. 468-489) and index. 
<br/><br/> Richard III is one of the great Shakespearean characters and roles. James R Siemon examines the attraction of this villain to audiences and focuses on how beguiling, even funny he can be, especially in the earlier parts of the play. Siemon also places King Richard III in its historical context; as Elizabeth I had no heirs the issue of succession was a very real one for Shakespeare's audience. The introduction is well-illustrated and provides a comprehensive account of the play, critical approaches to it and its varied stage history. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9781903436899 (pbk.) 1903436893 (pbk.) 1903436885 (hbk.) 9781903436882 (hbk.) 
<br/><br/><label>Nat. Bib. No.: </label>GBA960174  bnb GBA960173  bnb 
<br/><br/><label>Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: </label>015292473  Uk 015292472  Uk 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>822.33