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- It charts the rise of Richard, Duke of Gloucester, a cold-blooded and dastardly villain who slaughters his family and even marries his victim’s widow to become king. It’s a history play, but the plot isn’t necessarily true to events: Shakespeare wrote the play during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.
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After a long civil war between the royal family of York and the royal family of Lancaster, England enjoys a period of peace under King Edward IV and the victorious Yorks. But Edward’s younger brother, Richard, resents Edward’s power and the happiness of those around him.
- Act I: Scene I
Summary: Act 1, Scene 1. Richard, the duke of Gloucester,...
- Key Facts
Full Title The Tragedy of King Richard the Third. Author...
- Act V: Scenes Iii–V
A summary of Act 5: Scenes 3–5 in William Shakespeare's...
- Act Iv, Scenes Iv–V
A summary of Act 4: Scenes 4 & 5 in William Shakespeare's...
- Richard III: Full Play Analysis
Shakespeare’s Richard III tells the story of Richard III’s...
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Also called the duke of Gloucester, and eventually crowned...
- Act I: Scene I
The king isn’t the one sending you to the Tower, Clarence. It’s his wife, Lady Grey, who got him to do this. Remember how she and her brother, Anthony Woodeville, made him send Lord Hastings to the Tower?
From a general summary to chapter summaries to explanations of famous quotes, the SparkNotes Richard III Study Guide has everything you need to ace quizzes, tests, and essays.
Richard III is a history play by William Shakespeare written between 1592 and 1594. It is one of Shakespeare’s earliest plays and his second longest. The play depicts the rise of King Richard III of England, also known as Richard, Duke of Gloucester.
