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Table of contents (5 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Appraisal
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Back Matter
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About this book
This volume analyses leading critics from the 17th century to the 20th century who have commented on Henry IV, Parts I and II. Beginning with the significance of the Dering manuscript and Dryden's comments, the study continues with the dominance of Falstaff in eighteenth century debate in such figures as Dr. Johnson and Maurice Morgann. Neoclassical, Romantic and Victorian judgements are surveyed, particularly stressing German criticism. Consideration of negative and positive ideological readings from A.C.Bradley to Graham Holderness is followed by an appraisal of the conflict of two value systems within the plays: between art and history, the universal and the feudal.
About the author
RONALD KNOWLES is a Lecturer in English at the University of Reading and is author of The Birthday Party & The Caretaker in Macmillan's Text and Performance series.
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Henry IV Parts I and II
Authors: Ronald Knowles
Series Title: The Critics Debate
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-21978-0
Publisher: Red Globe Press London
eBook Packages: Palgrave Literature & Performing Arts Collection, Literature, Cultural and Media Studies (R0)
Copyright Information: Macmillan Publishers Limited 1992
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XII, 104
Additional Information: Previously published under the imprint Palgrave