King Richard III by William Shakespeare
"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.)
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| Author | Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 |
|---|---|
| Title | King Richard III |
| Note | The First Folio, 1623 |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_III_(play) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 87.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| 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 (Drama) |
| Subject | Historical drama |
| Subject | Great Britain -- History -- Richard III, 1483-1485 -- Drama |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 1103 |
| Release Date | Nov 1, 1997 |
| Most Recently Updated | Sep 10, 2025 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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