King Richard II - William Shakespeare
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King Richard II

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Langue
Anglais
Publié en
Maison d'édition
Methuen
Pages
210
ISBN
9781903436660
William Shakespeare's King Richard The Second opens with a kingdom on the brink, as accusations of treason and murder ignite a bitter dispute between Henry Bolingbroke and Thomas Mowbray, forcing King Richard II to intervene. Richard, who firmly believes in his divine right to rule, governs with an arbitrary hand, making decisions that alienate his nobles and lead to widespread discontent. His actions, including the seizure of ancestral lands, spark a direct challenge to his authority.

This play delves into the nature of power, the fragile legitimacy of kingship, and the profound personal cost when a monarch's identity is stripped away. As the conflict intensifies, the very foundation of royal authority is questioned, leading to a dramatic exploration of loyalty, ambition, and the consequences of a ruler's misjudgments.

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King Richard The Second Paru initialement en 1797
Langue d'origine
Anglais
Éditeur d'origine CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

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