Richard III

Author: (English) William Shakespeare
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Features: One of Shakespeare's early successful historical plays, depicting the last years of the Wars of the Roses. The Duke of Gloucester, Richard, achieves his personal ambitions by usurping 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 detailed psychological portrayal, successfully depicting a typical tyrant. It was one of the most popular Shakespearean plays of its time, as its protagonist's character borders on tragedy.