The Wars of the Roses in Fiction: An Annotated Bibliography, 1440-1994
(Hardback)
Publishing Details
The Wars of the Roses in Fiction: An Annotated Bibliography, 1440-1994
By (Author) Roxane Murph
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Greenwood Press
22nd August 1995
United States
Classifications
Tertiary Education
Non Fiction
War and defence operations
Bibliographies, catalogues
016.8209358
Physical Properties
Hardback
224
Description
From Shakespeare's plays and contemporary verse to modern novels, this annotated bibliography covers fiction written about the Wars of the Roses since 1440. Providing a valuable resource for students and teachers of English history, the volume acquaints the reader with fiction that shaped both contemporary views and later perceptions. The partisan ballads of the period show the sentiments of all classes and factions. The dramas of Shakespeare shaped the opinions of succeeding generations, with many of the novels written prior to the 20th century showing Shakespeare's influence. The volume opens with an introductory essay overviewing the conflict and discussing some of the works. It then provides fully-annotated entries on over 550 novels, short stories, verse, and plays. Most annotations are descriptive, but some point to weaknesses in historical accuracy or literary style.
Reviews
.,."a useful and interesting reference work to help you guide your reading and update your want list."-Ricardian Register
.,."Roxane Murph has put together a remarkable annotated bibliography"-A Journal of Medieval Studies
...a useful and interesting reference work to help you guide your reading and update your want list.-Ricardian Register
...Roxane Murph has put together a remarkable annotated bibliography-A Journal of Medieval Studies
Recommended for public libraries and for academic collections.-Choice
..."Roxane Murph has put together a remarkable annotated bibliography"-A Journal of Medieval Studies
"Recommended for public libraries and for academic collections."-Choice
..."a useful and interesting reference work to help you guide your reading and update your want list."-Ricardian Register
Author Bio
ROXANE C. MURPH is an independent researcher and free-lance writer specializing in 15th-century English history and the Wars of the Roses. She is the author of Richard III: The Making of a Legend (1977).
