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1997-11-01
Public domain in the USA.
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Shakespeare, William
1564
1616
Shakspeare, William
Shakspere, William
King Richard III
The First Folio, 1623
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_III_(play)
"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.)
Reading ease score: 87.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Great Britain -- Kings and rulers -- Drama
Richard III, King of England, 1452-1485 -- Drama
Tragedies (Drama)
Historical drama
Great Britain -- History -- Richard III, 1483-1485 -- Drama
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