| Author |
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 |
| Translator |
Wieland, Christoph Martin, 1733-1813 |
| Uniform Title |
King Richard II. German
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| Title |
Leben und Tod Königs Richard des zweyten
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 78.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Delphine Lettau
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| Summary |
"Leben und Tod Königs Richard des zweyten" by William Shakespeare is a historical tragedy written in the late 16th century. The play examines themes of power, betrayal, and the complexities of kingship, centering around the tumultuous reign of King Richard II, his conflict with Henry Bolingbroke (later King Henry IV), and the political strife that ultimately leads to Richard's downfall. The opening of the play introduces a tense political atmosphere as King Richard II presides over a court where accusations of treason arise between Bolingbroke and Thomas Mowbray, Duke of Norfolk. The conflict begins with Bolingbroke challenging Mowbray's honor, claiming he has mismanaged war funds and manipulated events that led to the death of the Duke of Gloucester. The situation escalates into a formal duel, setting the stage for the unfolding power struggles and the political machinations that characterize the reign of Richard II. The scene highlights the themes of loyalty, honor, and the volatile nature of courtly politics, suggesting that the balance of power in England is fragile and prone to upheaval. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
German |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Richard II, King of England, 1367-1400 -- Drama
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| Subject |
Historical drama
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| Subject |
Great Britain -- History -- Richard II, 1377-1399 -- Drama
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
7323 |
| Release Date |
Jan 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 30, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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