Richard III by William Shakespeare
"Richard III" is a historical play that follows the Machiavellian rise to power and subsequent short reign of its titular character. Richard, Duke of Gloucester, is depicted as a ruthless, power-hungry man who will stop at nothing to take the throne of England, resorting to manipulation, deceit, and even murder. However, his reign is plagued by guilt and insecurity, and his tyranny eventually leads to his downfall and death in battle. The play explores themes of power, corruption, morality, and the consequences of unchecked ambition.
The 806th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1592
- Nationality
- British
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 90-120
- Words
- 29,000
- Original Language
- English
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