リチャード三世シェイクスピア全集 7

Name: リチャード三世 シェイクスピア全集 7
Rating: 6 (42339 reviews)
Author: Shakespeare
ISBN: 9784480033079

Language: Japanese
Published in: 1999
Publisher: 筑摩書房
Pages: 289
ISBN: 9784480033079

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.