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Uniform Title: King Richard II. German
Title: Leben und Tod Königs Richard des zweyten
Note: Reading ease score: 78.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Delphine Lettau
Summary: "Leben und Tod Königs Richard des zweyten" by William Shakespeare is a historical tragedy written in the late 16th century. The play examines themes of power, betrayal, and the complexities of kingship, centering around the tumultuous reign of King Richard II, his conflict with Henry Bolingbroke (later King Henry IV), and the political strife that ultimately leads to Richard's downfall. The opening of the play introduces a tense political atmosphere as King Richard II presides over a court where accusations of treason arise between Bolingbroke and Thomas Mowbray, Duke of Norfolk. The conflict begins with Bolingbroke challenging Mowbray's honor, claiming he has mismanaged war funds and manipulated events that led to the death of the Duke of Gloucester. The situation escalates into a formal duel, setting the stage for the unfolding power struggles and the political machinations that characterize the reign of Richard II. The scene highlights the themes of loyalty, honor, and the volatile nature of courtly politics, suggesting that the balance of power in England is fragile and prone to upheaval. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
Translator: Wieland, Christoph Martin, 1733-1813
EBook No.: 7323
Published: Jan 1, 2005
Downloads: 55
Language: German
Subject: Richard II, King of England, 1367-1400 -- 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.
Uniform Title: King Richard II. German
Title: Leben und Tod Königs Richard des zweyten
Note: Reading ease score: 78.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Delphine Lettau
Summary: "Leben und Tod Königs Richard des zweyten" by William Shakespeare is a historical tragedy written in the late 16th century. The play examines themes of power, betrayal, and the complexities of kingship, centering around the tumultuous reign of King Richard II, his conflict with Henry Bolingbroke (later King Henry IV), and the political strife that ultimately leads to Richard's downfall. The opening of the play introduces a tense political atmosphere as King Richard II presides over a court where accusations of treason arise between Bolingbroke and Thomas Mowbray, Duke of Norfolk. The conflict begins with Bolingbroke challenging Mowbray's honor, claiming he has mismanaged war funds and manipulated events that led to the death of the Duke of Gloucester. The situation escalates into a formal duel, setting the stage for the unfolding power struggles and the political machinations that characterize the reign of Richard II. The scene highlights the themes of loyalty, honor, and the volatile nature of courtly politics, suggesting that the balance of power in England is fragile and prone to upheaval. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
Translator: Wieland, Christoph Martin, 1733-1813
EBook No.: 7323
Published: Jan 1, 2005
Downloads: 55
Language: German
Subject: Richard II, King of England, 1367-1400 -- 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.