Richard III
Richard III by William Shakespeare is a timeless tragedy published by Penguin Publishing Group in July 1998. This 2nd Revised edition spans 336 pages and is presented in English. The play follows the bloody path of Richard, Duke of Gloucester, who employs his cunning and ruthless tactics to ascend to the throne of England.
Readers will find a wealth of features in this edition, including an overview of Shakespeare’s life and theater, a special introduction by the editor, and selections from the sources that inspired Richard III. Additionally, the book offers dramatic criticism and a comprehensive history of notable stage and screen productions. The text is designed for clarity, ensuring that readers can engage with the play’s themes of ambition and power in a readable format.
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William Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy follows the bloody path of the “rudely stamped” Richard, Duke of Gloucester, who uses his murderous guile to achieve the throne of England.
This revised Signet Classics edition includes unique features such as:
• An overview of Shakespeare’s life, world, and theater
• A special introduction to the play by the editor
• Selections from the source from which Shakespeare derived Richard III
• Dramatic criticism
• A comprehensive stage and screen history of notable actors, directors, and productions
• Text, notes, and commentaries printed in the clearest, most readable text
• And more…
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