The Tragedy of King Richard III (Oxford World's Classics) - Shakespeare
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The Tragedy of King Richard III (Oxford World's Classics)

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Language
English
Published in
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Pages
414
ISBN
9780192839930
In a fractured England weary from the Wars of the Roses, Richard, Duke of Gloucester, declares his intention to seize the throne, embracing a path of villainy. Deformed in body and consumed by ambition, he orchestrates a calculated campaign of manipulation, betrayal, and murder against his own family and all who stand in his way. Through cunning rhetoric and ruthless action, Richard navigates a treacherous court, eliminating rivals to ascend to power.

This historical tragedy delves into the psychological depths of a man driven by an insatiable hunger for control, exploring how unchecked ambition corrupts and what it costs to gain a crown. It presents a study of charisma used for destructive ends and the ultimate consequences of tyranny on both a kingdom and the individual who wields it.

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Original edition details

Richard 111 Originally published in 1959
Original language
English
Original publisher Pearson / Prentice Hall

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