History and the Nation in "Richard II" and "Henry IV"

Cohen discusses the roles of the king in Shakespeare's "Richard II" and "Henry IV" in terms of the England of his time. What is good or bad in Shakespeare's medieval or Tudor monarchies is always subordinated to the simple fact of kingship. The king simply is: his monar...

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Published in:Studies in English literature, 1500-1900 1500-1900, 2002-04, Vol.42 (2), p.293-315
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Betrayal
British & Irish literature
Drama
English literature
Heroism
History
Kings
Literary criticism
Monarchy
Murder
Narrative history
Narratives
Rebellion
Royalty
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)
Theater
Wordplay
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British & Irish literature
Drama
English literature
Heroism
History
Kings
Literary criticism
Monarchy
Murder
Narrative history
Narratives
Rebellion
Royalty
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)
Theater
Wordplay
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