King Richard II by William Shakespeare

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Author Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
Title King Richard II
Note Reading ease score: 90.1 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
Credits the PG Shakespeare Team, a team of about twenty Project Gutenberg volunteers
Summary "King Richard II" by William Shakespeare is a historical play written during the late 16th century. The drama revolves around the rise and fall of King Richard II, examining themes of power, legitimacy, and the consequences of misrule, as well as involving significant characters such as Henry Bolingbroke and John of Gaunt, who play crucial roles in the political turmoil of the kingdom. The opening of "King Richard II" introduces a tense atmosphere filled with conflict, beginning with a court scene where King Richard addresses the grievances between Bolingbroke, Duke of Hereford, and Mowbray, Duke of Norfolk. The king facilitates a trial by combat to resolve their accusations of treason and insults against one another. As tensions rise, we learn about the political intrigue and loyalties that will shape Richard’s reign, highlighting his conflict with nobility and foreshadowing his eventual downfall. The dialogue is rich in dramatic tension and poetic language, establishing a deep sense of foreboding and the complexity of royal power. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Richard II, King of England, 1367-1400 -- Drama
Subject Tragedies
Subject Historical drama
Subject Great Britain -- History -- Richard II, 1377-1399 -- Drama
Category Text
EBook-No. 1512
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jun 27, 2023
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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