King Richard III by William Shakespeare

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Author Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
Title King Richard III
Note The First Folio, 1623
Note Reading ease score: 87.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_III_(play)
Summary "King Richard III" by William Shakespeare is a historical tragedy written during the late 16th century. The play centers on the rise to power of Richard, Duke of Gloucester, a manipulative and ruthless character who is determined to ascend to the throne of England through any means necessary, including deceit and murder. The opening of "King Richard III" establishes Richard as a compelling villain who feels alienated due to his physical deformity and is driven by ambition and envy. He delivers a soliloquy reflecting on his dissatisfaction with the peaceful state of affairs following King Edward’s reign, revealing his intention to disrupt the peace and prove his villainy. Richard’s schemes begin with plotting against his brother Clarence and taking advantage of the court's intrigues, as he conspires to eliminate anyone who stands in his way, setting the stage for a dramatic clash of power and betrayal that characterizes the narrative. Through interactions that blend rhetorical wit with poison-tipped dialogue, Richard’s duplicitous nature and tragic path are vividly drawn, immersing the audience in a world of political turbulence and personal vendetta. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Great Britain -- Kings and rulers -- Drama
Subject Richard III, King of England, 1452-1485 -- Drama
Subject Tragedies
Subject Historical drama
Subject Great Britain -- History -- Richard III, 1483-1485 -- Drama
Category Text
EBook-No. 1103
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Nov 3, 2023
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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