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Title: Richard III

Note: Reading ease score: 84.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Thanks are given to Delphine Lettau for finding a huge collection of ancient German books in London

Summary: "Richard III" by William Shakespeare is a historical play written during the late 16th century. The play explores the rise to power of Richard, Duke of Gloucester, who ultimately becomes King Richard III, detailing his manipulative and murderous tactics in the fight for the English throne. The narrative focuses on themes of ambition, betrayal, and the consequences of unbridled desire for power. At the start of the play, the audience is introduced to Richard, who expresses his discontent with the peaceful state of affairs in England following the War of the Roses. He reveals his dark intentions to bring about chaos and eliminate his rivals, including his own brother Clarence, whom he plans to deceive and ultimately murder. Richard's duplicitous nature is further showcased through his interaction with Clarence, who, unaware of his brother's treachery, shares his concerns about ominous omens. This opening sets the tone for a tale steeped in deceit and treachery, marking Richard as a complex antagonist with a fierce desire to achieve greatness at any cost. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616

Translator: Schlegel, August Wilhelm von, 1767-1845

EBook No.: 6924

Published: Nov 1, 2004

Downloads: 105

Language: German

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

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:6924:2 2004-11-01T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Schlegel, August Wilhelm von Shakespeare, William de 1
2024-11-10T09:35:20Z Richard III

This edition has images.

Title: Richard III

Note: Reading ease score: 84.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Thanks are given to Delphine Lettau for finding a huge collection of ancient German books in London

Summary: "Richard III" by William Shakespeare is a historical play written during the late 16th century. The play explores the rise to power of Richard, Duke of Gloucester, who ultimately becomes King Richard III, detailing his manipulative and murderous tactics in the fight for the English throne. The narrative focuses on themes of ambition, betrayal, and the consequences of unbridled desire for power. At the start of the play, the audience is introduced to Richard, who expresses his discontent with the peaceful state of affairs in England following the War of the Roses. He reveals his dark intentions to bring about chaos and eliminate his rivals, including his own brother Clarence, whom he plans to deceive and ultimately murder. Richard's duplicitous nature is further showcased through his interaction with Clarence, who, unaware of his brother's treachery, shares his concerns about ominous omens. This opening sets the tone for a tale steeped in deceit and treachery, marking Richard as a complex antagonist with a fierce desire to achieve greatness at any cost. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616

Translator: Schlegel, August Wilhelm von, 1767-1845

EBook No.: 6924

Published: Nov 1, 2004

Downloads: 105

Language: German

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

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:6924:3 2004-11-01T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Schlegel, August Wilhelm von Shakespeare, William de 1