King Richard III (FictaLibri Classics)

by William Shakespeare

Overview

"King Richard III," Shakespeare's gripping historical drama, unravels the Machiavellian rise and fall of one of England's most infamous monarchs. Richard, Duke of Gloucester, driven by unquenchable ambition and a ruthless quest for power, manipulates and murders his way to the throne. With chilling charisma and relentless cunning, he outmaneuvers enemies and allies alike, until his reign plunges into chaos and moral decay. As the consequences of his tyranny unfold, alliances shift, loyalties are tested, and the ghosts of Richard's victims haunt his every move. Shakespeare's exploration of power, deception, and the human cost of unchecked ambition remains hauntingly relevant, offering a timeless portrait of a tyrant's journey to damnation.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798331159320
Publisher:	Blurb
Publication date:	07/05/2024
Pages:	196
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.42(d)

About the Author

Widely esteemed as the greatest writer in the English language, William Shakespeare (1564-1616) was an actor and theatrical producer in addition to writing plays and sonnets. Dubbed "The Bard of Avon," Shakespeare oversaw the building of the Globe Theatre in London, where a number of his plays were staged, the best-known of which include Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, and Macbeth. The First Folio, a printed book of 36 of his comedies, tragedies, and history plays, was published in 1623.

Date of Death:

2018

Place of Birth:

Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom

Place of Death:

Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom