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Title: King Richard the Second
Alternate Title: King Richard II
Note: The First Folio, 1623
Summary: "King Richard the Second" by William Shakespeare is a historical play written during the late 16th century. The play centers around the themes of kingship, power, and identity, primarily focusing on King Richard II and his struggles to maintain his authority against the challenges posed by nobles such as Henry Bollingbroke, the Duke of Lancaster. The dynamics of loyalty, betrayal, and the tragic consequences of political maneuvering are prominent throughout the narrative. At the start of "King Richard the Second," we witness a pivotal moment in the court of England as King Richard convenes a trial by combat to settle a fierce dispute between Henry Bollingbroke and Thomas Mowbray, the Duke of Norfolk. During their confrontation, both men accuse each other of treasonous acts, raising tensions within the kingdom. The opening scenes set a tone of conflict and foreshadow the impending downfall of Richard. The interplay between Richard's royal authority and the brewing rebellion against it is evident as characters express their misplaced loyalties and grievances, culminating in the dramatic tensions that will shape the unfolding story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
EBook No.: 1111
Published: Nov 1, 1997
Downloads: 30
Language: English
Subject: Richard II, King of England, 1367-1400 -- Drama
Subject: Tragedies
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: King Richard the Second
Alternate Title: King Richard II
Note: The First Folio, 1623
Summary: "King Richard the Second" by William Shakespeare is a historical play written during the late 16th century. The play centers around the themes of kingship, power, and identity, primarily focusing on King Richard II and his struggles to maintain his authority against the challenges posed by nobles such as Henry Bollingbroke, the Duke of Lancaster. The dynamics of loyalty, betrayal, and the tragic consequences of political maneuvering are prominent throughout the narrative. At the start of "King Richard the Second," we witness a pivotal moment in the court of England as King Richard convenes a trial by combat to settle a fierce dispute between Henry Bollingbroke and Thomas Mowbray, the Duke of Norfolk. During their confrontation, both men accuse each other of treasonous acts, raising tensions within the kingdom. The opening scenes set a tone of conflict and foreshadow the impending downfall of Richard. The interplay between Richard's royal authority and the brewing rebellion against it is evident as characters express their misplaced loyalties and grievances, culminating in the dramatic tensions that will shape the unfolding story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
EBook No.: 1111
Published: Nov 1, 1997
Downloads: 30
Language: English
Subject: Richard II, King of England, 1367-1400 -- Drama
Subject: Tragedies
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.