Publisher's Synopsis
The Tragedie Of Richard The Third is a play written by the renowned English playwright and poet, William Shakespeare. It is a historical play that depicts the life and reign of King Richard III of England, who ruled from 1483 to 1485. The play portrays Richard as a villainous and manipulative character who schemes his way to the throne by murdering his own family members and political rivals.The plot of the play revolves around Richard's journey to power and his eventual downfall. The play begins with Richard's brother, King Edward IV, on his deathbed. Richard sees this as an opportunity to seize the throne for himself and begins to plot against his family members and political opponents. He manipulates and deceives those around him, including his own wife, in order to achieve his goals.Throughout the play, Richard's actions become increasingly ruthless and violent as he eliminates anyone who stands in his way. However, his reign is short-lived as he is eventually defeated in battle by the forces of Henry Tudor, who becomes King Henry VII.The Tragedie Of Richard The Third is known for its powerful language, complex characters, and dramatic plot. It is considered one of Shakespeare's greatest plays and has been adapted into numerous films, stage productions, and other works of art. The play explores themes of power, ambition, and the corrupting influence of absolute authority. It is a timeless work of literature that continues to captivate and inspire readers and audiences around the world.Rich. But in your daughters wombe I bury them. Where in that Nest of Spicery they will breed Selues of themselues, to your recomforture .This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.