This introductory guide to one of Marlowe's most widely-studied plays offers a scene-by-scene theatrically aware commentary, a brief history of the text and first performances, case studies of key performances and productions, a survey of screen adaptations, and a wide sampling of critical opinion and further reading.
James Loehlin is Professor of English at the University of Texas at Austin, USA. His previous publications include 'Henry IV, Parts 1 and 2' also in the Shakespeare Handbooks series.
General Editors' Preface1. The Text and Early Performances2. Commentary: The Play in Performance3. Intellectual and Cultural Context4. Key Performances and Productions5. The Play on Screen6. Critical AssessmentsFurther Reading.