Author: William ShakespearePublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 140
Book Description
King Richard II
Author: William ShakespeareRichard III
Author: William ShakespeareThe Tragedy of King Richard the Third
Author: William ShakespearePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Great Britain
Languages : en
Pages : 330
Book Description
Richard III
Author: William ShakespearePublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 205
Book Description
Richard III is a history play by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written in approximately 1591. The play is an unflattering depiction of the short reign of Richard III of England. While generally classified as a history, as grouped in the First Folio, the play is sometimes called a tragedy (as in the first quarto). It picks up the story from Henry VI, Part 3 and concludes the historical series that stretches back to Richard II.After a long civil war between the royal family of York and the royal family of Lancaster, England enjoys a period of peace under King Edward IV and the victorious Yorks. But Edward's younger brother, Richard, resents Edward's power and the happiness of those around him. Malicious, power-hungry, and bitter about his physical deformity, Richard begins to aspire secretly to the throne--and decides to kill anyone he has to in order to become king.Using his intelligence and his skills of deception and political manipulation, Richard begins his campaign for the throne. He manipulates a noblewoman, Lady Anne, into marrying him--even though she knows that he murdered her first husband. He has his own older brother, Clarence, executed, and shifts the burden of guilt onto his sick older brother King Edward in order to accelerate Edward's illness and death. After King Edward dies, Richard becomes lord protector of England--the figure in charge until the elder of Edward's two sons grows up.
The Tragedy of King Richard III.
Author: William ShakespeareThe Tragedy of Richard the Third
Author: William ShakespeareTragedy of King Richard the Third
Author: William ShakespeareShakespeare's Tragedy of King Richard the Third
Author: William ShakespeareThe Tragedy of King Richard the Third
Author: William Aldis WrightPublisher: BoD - Books on Demand
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Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 456
Book Description
"The Tragedy of King Richard the Third" by William Shakespeare is a gripping historical drama that follows the ruthless rise and tragic fall of Richard III, the last Plantagenet king of England. Set during the Wars of the Roses, the play explores themes of power, manipulation, and the consequences of unchecked ambition. At the heart of the story is Richard, Duke of Gloucester, who schemes and murders his way to the throne after the end of the long civil war between the houses of York and Lancaster. Richard is portrayed as a master manipulator, using deceit, intimidation, and violence to eliminate anyone who stands in his path to power. Throughout the play, Richard's actions are driven by his insatiable desire for the crown and his belief in his own superiority. He is willing to betray even his closest allies and family members to achieve his goals, including orchestrating the deaths of his nephews, the young princes in the Tower.
Author: William Shakespeare