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Title: La vie et la mort du roi Richard II

Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_II_(play) Wikipedia page about this book: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_II_(Shakespeare)

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Summary: "La vie et la mort du roi Richard II" by William Shakespeare is a historical tragedy written in the late 16th century. The play centers on the complex character of King Richard II as he navigates the treacherous waters of power, betrayal, and the consequences of his actions during his reign. The themes of legitimacy, the divine right of kings, and the nature of kingship are explored amidst the dramatic political turmoil. At the start of the play, we see the tension between Richard II and his cousin Henry Bolingbroke, who has accused Thomas Mowbray of treason. This conflict ignites as both men prepare for a duel, showcasing the court's intrigue and the stakes involved in personal honor and loyalty. The Duke of Gaunt, Richard’s uncle, laments the state of England under Richard’s rule, foreshadowing the king’s inability to maintain stability. As Gaunt’s health declines, he expresses deep sorrow for the king's mismanagement, hinting at the political chaos to come. The opening scenes set the stage for a tale of ambition and downfall in a time of historical strife. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 78.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Author: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616

Translator: Guizot, François, 1787-1874

EBook No.: 21277

Published: May 2, 2007

Downloads: 106

Language: French

Subject: Richard II, King of England, 1367-1400 -- Drama

Subject: Tragedies (Drama)

Subject: Historical drama

Subject: Great Britain -- History -- Richard II, 1377-1399 -- Drama

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: La vie et la mort du roi Richard II

Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_II_(play) Wikipedia page about this book: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_II_(Shakespeare)

Credits: Produced by Paul Murray, Rénald Lévesque and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at
http://gallica.bnf.fr)

Summary: "La vie et la mort du roi Richard II" by William Shakespeare is a historical tragedy written in the late 16th century. The play centers on the complex character of King Richard II as he navigates the treacherous waters of power, betrayal, and the consequences of his actions during his reign. The themes of legitimacy, the divine right of kings, and the nature of kingship are explored amidst the dramatic political turmoil. At the start of the play, we see the tension between Richard II and his cousin Henry Bolingbroke, who has accused Thomas Mowbray of treason. This conflict ignites as both men prepare for a duel, showcasing the court's intrigue and the stakes involved in personal honor and loyalty. The Duke of Gaunt, Richard’s uncle, laments the state of England under Richard’s rule, foreshadowing the king’s inability to maintain stability. As Gaunt’s health declines, he expresses deep sorrow for the king's mismanagement, hinting at the political chaos to come. The opening scenes set the stage for a tale of ambition and downfall in a time of historical strife. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 78.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Author: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616

Translator: Guizot, François, 1787-1874

EBook No.: 21277

Published: May 2, 2007

Downloads: 106

Language: French

Subject: Richard II, King of England, 1367-1400 -- Drama

Subject: Tragedies (Drama)

Subject: Historical drama

Subject: Great Britain -- History -- Richard II, 1377-1399 -- Drama

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.