Richard II: York Notes Advanced, 2nd edition

York Notes Advanced: Richard II provide the widest coverage and most in-depth analysis of Shakespeare’s portrayal of a despotic ruler and his popular young rival and are indispensable to any A Level or undergraduate student of the text. Detailed Act and Scene summaries are included, as well as extended commentaries on key passages and explorations of characterisation, aspects of tragedy and themes such as ‘Richard’s Majesty’ and ‘Henry’s Wrongs’. Analysis of language and style, and overviews of a range of critical responses and relevant contexts will enable you to develop your own critical ideas and to write confidently about the text.