Richard III
Richard III by William Shakespeare is an annotated edition published by Simon & Schuster on February 6, 2018. This 448-page volume presents the authoritative text from The Folger Shakespeare Library, designed for both students and general readers. The play explores Richard’s ambition and moral complexities as he navigates his path to power through manipulation and violence, inviting readers to engage with his character and motivations.
This edition offers a wealth of resources to enhance understanding, including hundreds of hypertext links for navigation, scene-by-scene plot summaries, and newly revised explanatory notes. Readers will find an introduction to Shakespeare’s language, an essay by scholar Phyllis Rackin providing a modern perspective, and a guide to the play’s notable lines. Additionally, the book features fresh images from the Folger Shakespeare Library’s extensive collection, making it a valuable resource for those interested in drama and Shakespearean literature.
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The authoritative edition of Richard III from The Folger Shakespeare Library, the trusted and widely used Shakespeare series for students and general readers.
In Richard III, Shakespeare invites us on a moral holiday. The play draws us to identify with Richard and his fantasy of total control of self and domination of others. Not yet king at the start of the play, Richard presents himself as an enterprising villain as he successfully plans to dispose of his brother Clarence. Richard achieves similar success in conquering the woman he chooses to marry. He carves a way to the throne through assassination and executions.
This edition includes:
-The exact text of the printed book for easy cross-reference
-Hundreds of hypertext links for instant navigation
-Freshly edited text based on the best early printed version of the play
-Newly revised explanatory notes conveniently linked to the text of the play
-Scene-by-scene plot summaries
-A key to the play’s famous lines and phrases
-An introduction to reading Shakespeare’s language
-An essay by a leading Shakespeare scholar providing a modern perspective on the play
-Fresh images from the Folger Shakespeare Library’s vast holdings of rare books
-An annotated guide to further reading
Essay by Phyllis Rackin
The Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, DC, is home to the world’s largest collection of Shakespeare’s printed works, and a magnet for Shakespeare scholars from around the globe. In addition to exhibitions open to the public throughout the year, the Folger offers a full calendar of performances and programs. For more information, visit Folger.edu.
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