Henry IV, Part II: Actors on Shakespeare
(Paperback, Main)
Publishing Details
Henry IV, Part II: Actors on Shakespeare
By (Author) Simon Callow
Faber & Faber
Faber & Faber
1st July 2005
Main
United Kingdom
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
Literary studies: c 1600 to c 1800
Acting techniques
Individual actors and performers
822.33
Physical Properties
Paperback
128
Width 111mm, Height 177mm, Spine 9mm
75g
Description
The enduring popularity and success of Shakespeare is an international and cross-cultural phenomenon. The aim of the "Actors on Shakespeare" series is to provide an accessible, contemporary commentary to each of the plays via the top-class actors who have performed them. Here, Simon Callow, best-selling author and acclaimed stage and screen actor, immerses himself in "Henry IV" once more, now concentrating on "Part II" with an afterword on the death of Falstaff. Together with his previous book in this series, Callow provides an in-depth study of the art of the play and the craft of the actor.
Reviews
'There is much to enjoy here. The writing preserves the individuality of the actors, while at the same time retaining their clarity and intelligence.' Independent
Author Bio
Simon Callow, best-selling author and acclaimed stage and screen actor, immerses himself in Henry IV once more, now concentrating on Part II with an afterword on the death of Falstaff. Together with his previous book in this series, Callow provides an in-depth study of the art of the play and the craft of the actor.
