| Author |
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 |
| Title |
King Richard III
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 81.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Summary |
"King Richard III" by William Shakespeare is a historical play written during the late 16th century. The narrative centers around the rise to power and the machinations of Richard, Duke of Gloucester, who eventually becomes King Richard III. The play explores themes of ambition, betrayal, and the quest for power amidst the backdrop of the Wars of the Roses. At the start of the play, we are introduced to Richard, who expresses his discontent with the peace and prosperity following his family's victories. Deformed and bitter, he reveals his intent to manipulate and destroy his brother Clarence and King Edward IV by exploiting prophecies and sowing discord. As the scene unfolds, we see Gloucester's duplicitous nature as he feigns loyalty and friendship while plotting murder. The opening sets a dark tone, establishing Richard's character as a villain driven by ambition and a willingness to commit horrendous acts to achieve his goals, thereby setting the stage for the treachery and bloodshed that will follow in the pursuit of the crown. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Great Britain -- Kings and rulers -- Drama
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| Subject |
Richard III, King of England, 1452-1485 -- Drama
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| Subject |
Tragedies
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| Subject |
Historical drama
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| Subject |
Great Britain -- History -- Richard III, 1483-1485 -- Drama
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
1768 |
| Release Date |
Jun 1, 1999 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Apr 2, 2015 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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