Shakespearersquo;s Richard II presents a momentous struggle between Richard II and his cousin Henry Bolingbroke. Richard is the legitimate king; he succeeded his grandfather; King Edward III; after the earlier death of his father Edward; the Black Prince. Yet Richard is also seen by many as a tyrant. He toys with his subjects; exiling Bolingbroke for six years. When he seizes the title and property that should be Bolingbrokersquo;s; Richard threatens the very structure of the kingdom. Bolingbroke returns with an army that is supported by nobles and commoners alike; both believing themselves oppressed by Richard. This sets the stage for a confrontation between his army and the tradition of sacred kingship supporting the isolated but now more sympathetic Richard. The authoritative edition of Richard II from The Folger Shakespeare Library; the trusted and widely used Shakespeare series for students and general readers; includes: -The exact text of the printed book for easy cross-reference -Hundreds of hypertext links for instant navigation -Freshly edited text based on the best early printed version of the play -Full explanatory notes conveniently placed on pages facing the text of the play -Scene-by-scene plot summaries -A key to the playrsquo;s famous lines and phrases -An introduction to reading Shakespearersquo;s language -An essay by a leading Shakespeare scholar providing a modern perspective on the play -Fresh images from the Folger Shakespeare Libraryrsquo;s vast holdings of rare books -An annotated guide to further reading Essay by Harry Berger; Jr. The Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington; DC; is home to the worldrsquo;s largest collection of Shakespearersquo;s printed works; and a magnet for Shakespeare scholars from around the globe. In addition to exhibitions open to the public throughout the year; the Folger offers a full calendar of performances and programs. For more information; visit Folger.edu.
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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful. Best book about the architecture profession; ever. Probably.By Jeremiah JohnsonI just finished reading Down Detour Road by Eric J. Cesal; literally moments ago. I can say; without trepidation; that this was the single best book Ive ever read about the profession of architecture. I had no doubt that I would like it from the start.I came across the book completely by chance. I was wandering the shelves at the local national-chain bookstore and; as I often do; came upon their steadily shrinking selection of architecture books. Having perused most of the titles in the past; it didnt take me long to spot the handful of new titles that had arrived since my last visit. Among them was Down Detour Road. I spent a few minutes reading the introduction. Here in my hand was this book that immediately struck me. The author was writing about issues that plague my mind. It makes sense. He graduated from architecture school five months before I did; so he was stumbling through the same economic minefield as I was. He was also older than the average architecture graduate; much like myself. I felt I had found a kindred spirit. It seemed the book held a world of possibility. So naturally I put it back on the shelf and walked away. I dont have a job; nor the steady supply of money that comes from such an endeavor. So I waited until I got home to order it online.The book does a wonderful job of explaining how the economic crisis happened; how it affected architecture; and how it highlighted a litany of problems that already existed. From the rubble it works to help refocus what it is to be an architect and how we might empower the role of architecture for the good of the profession. With a wonderful combination of comedy; tragedy; and personal anecdote; this book gives a direction for the role of architecture without suggesting its form or aesthetics. It is a manifesto for the service that is architecture rather than the product often called architecture. This may be a bold statement; but I think any and every architect and architecture student out there should read this book. Read this book; you wont be sorry.8 of 8 people found the following review helpful. Every Architect Should Read This BookBy Jack E. AndersenEvery architect should be required to read this book; when our industry recovers (and it will although not next year but by the mid-decade); things will be different - very different. This book examines why things must change if the profession of architecture is to survive. We can only do this by offering value and worth to our clients; our communities and society as a whole; then and only then will we be compensated and rewarded for our dedication; efforts; redeeming qualities; abilities; training and talents.Jack E. Andersen; AIA0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Search for directionBy jakkrabbittAny architecture student preparing to graduate could benefit from this reading. I say could because its only beneficial if you are currently engaged in discovering how you will practice architecture.The author does an excellent job of laying out the current terrain of the profession; and provides insight into the recovery of the profession.
