Richard III -- Shakespeare Annotations Series

Author: (English) William Shakespeare
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Publish Date: 1997-11-01
Features: One of Shakespeare's early successful historical plays, depicting the last years of the Wars of the Roses. The Duke of Gloucester Richard, in pursuit of personal ambition, usurps the throne and becomes a tyrant. He is ultimately defeated by the forces of justice and ends his evil life. The play features a rigorous plot structure and meticulous psychological portrayal, successfully depicting a typical tyrant. It was one of the most popular Shakespearean plays of its time and is close to a tragedy in nature due to its protagonist's character.