{"product_id":"richard-ii-9780451527196","title":"Richard II","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe ill-fated reign of King Richard II and his eventual overthrow take center stage in one of Shakespeare's greatest history plays.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis title in the Signet Classics Shakespeare series includes: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- An overview of William Shakespeare's life, world, and theater\u003cbr\u003e- A special introduction to the play by the editor, Kenneth Muir\u003cbr\u003e- A note on the source from which Shakespeare derived \u003ci\u003eRichard II\u003c\/i\u003e--a generous selection of Raphael Holinshed's \u003ci\u003eThe Chronicles of England, Scotland, and Ireland\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Dramatic criticism from Walter Pater, Richard D. Altick, Derek Traversi, and others\u003cbr\u003e- A stage and screen history of notable actors, directors, and productions of \u003ci\u003eRichard II\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Text, notes, and commentaries printed in the clearest, most readable format\u003cbr\u003e- Recommended readings\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWilliam Shakespeare\u003c\/b\u003e (1564-1616) was a poet, playwright, and actor who is widely regarded as one of the most influential writers in the history of the English language. Often referred to as the Bard of Avon, Shakespeare's vast body of work includes comedic, tragic, and historical plays; poems; and 154 sonnets. His dramatic works have been translated into every major language and are performed more often than those of any other playwright.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Penguin Publishing Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51749277073682,"sku":"9780451527196","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_f431b956-5eed-4a1f-b317-eb69c804bc9e.jpg?v=1764074901","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/richard-ii-9780451527196","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}