Richard III by William Shakespeare
"King Richard III" by William Shakespeare is a historical tragedy written during the late 16th century. The play explores the rise and fall of Richard, Duke of Gloucester, who seeks power through manipulation, betrayal, and murder, ultimately leading to his reign as King Richard III. The opening of the play introduces Richard, who expresses his disdain for the peace that follows the Wars of the Roses, feeling out of place due to
his physical deformity. He resolves to become a villain to achieve his ambitions, plotting against his brother Clarence and King Edward IV. As the scenes unfold, Richard's treachery is coupled with his interactions with other characters, including Lady Anne, whose husband he murdered, setting the stage for a tale steeped in ambition, revenge, and the power struggles of a deeply fractured royal family. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 |
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| Title | Richard III |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_III_(play) |
| Credits | the PG Shakespeare Team, a team of about twenty Project Gutenberg volunteers |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 83.2 (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. | 1503 |
| Release Date | Oct 1, 1998 |
| Most Recently Updated | Aug 23, 2025 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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