La vie et la mort du roi Richard III by William Shakespeare
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| Author | Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 |
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| Translator | Guizot, François, 1787-1874 |
| Uniform Title | King Richard III. French |
| Title | La vie et la mort du roi Richard III |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https: //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_III_(play) Wikipedia page about this book: https: //fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_III_(Shakespeare) |
| Note | Reading ease score: 82.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "La vie et la mort du roi Richard III" by William Shakespeare is a historical tragedy written in the late 16th century. The play chronicles the rise and fall of Richard III, a character notorious for his ambition and ruthlessness in his quest for power. The central figure is Richard, the Duke of Gloucester, whose monstrous persona and treacherous actions shape a tale filled with political intrigue, betrayal, and the consequences of moral decay. The opening of the play introduces Richard, Duke of Gloucester, who reveals his bitter feelings towards the peace and joy surrounding him after the Wars of the Roses. As he contemplates his physical deformities, he resolves to embrace a life of villainy rather than conform to the celebratory atmosphere of his victorious family. Richard skillfully manipulates his brother Clarence, planting seeds of distrust between him and King Edward IV. Simultaneously, Lady Anne mourns the body of her deceased husband, Henry VI, while confronting Richard, who attempts to woo her despite having a hand in her husband's death. This complex web of relationships sets the stage for the ensuing turmoil, highlighting Richard's malevolence and ambition from the very start. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | French |
| 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 |
| Subject | Historical drama |
| Subject | Great Britain -- History -- Richard III, 1483-1485 -- Drama |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 26759 |
| Release Date | Oct 3, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 70 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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