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Author : William Shakespeare,George Steevens
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1786
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BSB:BSB10749349
Author : William Shakespeare
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 1868
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UOM:39015082528574
Author : William Shakespeare
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 108 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1597
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UCLA:31158009319392
Author : W. Shakespeare
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1988-01
Category : Drama
ISBN : 141773938X
The classic tragedy about the downfall of King Richard II is presented with critical commentary and historical background
Author : William Shakespeare
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 126 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2014-07-27
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1500654620
King Richard the Second is a history play by William Shakespeare believed to have been written in approximately 1595. It is based on the life of King Richard II of England (ruled 1377–1399) and is the first part of a tetralogy, referred to by some scholars as the Henriad, followed by three plays concerning Richard's successors: Henry IV, Part 1; Henry IV, Part 2; and Henry V. It may not have been written as a stand-alone work.Although the First Folio (1623) edition of Shakespeare's works lists the play as a history play, the earlier Quarto edition of 1597 calls it The tragedie of King Richard the second.The play spans only the last two years of Richard's life, from 1398 to 1400. The first Act begins with King Richard sitting majestically on his throne in full state. We learn that Henry Bolingbroke, Richard's cousin, is having a dispute with Thomas Mowbray, and they both want the king to act as judge. The subject of the quarrel is Bolingbroke's accusation that Mowbray had squandered monies given to him by Richard for the King's soldiers. Bolingbroke also accuses Mowbray of the recent murder of the Duke of Gloucester, although John of Gaunt—Gloucester's brother and Bolingbroke's father—believes that Richard himself was responsible for the murder. After several attempts to calm both men, Richard acquiesces and Bolingbroke and Mowbray challenge each other to a duel, over the objections of both Richard and Gaunt.The tournament scene is very formal with a long, ceremonial introduction. But Richard interrupts the duel at the very beginning and sentences both men to banishment from England. Bolingbroke is originally sentenced to leave for ten years, but Richard changes this to six years, whereas Mowbray is banished forever. The king's decision can be seen as the first mistake in a series that will lead eventually to his overthrow and death. Indeed, Mowbray predicts that the king will fall sooner or later at the hands of Bolingbroke.John of Gaunt dies and Richard II seizes all of his land and money. This angers the nobility, who accuse Richard of wasting England's money, of taking Gaunt's money (which rightfully belongs to Bolingbroke) to fund a war in Ireland, of taxing the commoners, and of fining the nobles for crimes their ancestors committed. Next, they help Bolingbroke secretly return to England and plan to overthrow Richard II. However, there remain some subjects faithful to Richard, among them Bushy, Bagot, Green and the Duke of Aumerle (son of the Duke of York), cousin of both Richard and Bolingbroke. King Richard leaves England to administer the war in Ireland, and Bolingbroke takes the opportunity to assemble an army and invade the north coast of England. He executes Bushy and Green, and wins over the Duke of York, whom Richard has left in charge of his government during his absence.When Richard returns, Bolingbroke first claims his land back but then additionally claims the throne. He crowns himself King Henry IV and Richard is taken into prison to the castle of Pomfret. Aumerle and others plan a rebellion against the new king, but York discovers his son's treachery and reveals it to Henry, who spares Aumerle as a result of the intercession of the Duchess of York but executes the other conspirators. After interpreting King Henry's "living fear" as a reference to the still-living Richard, an ambitious nobleman (Exton) goes to the prison and murders the former king. King Henry repudiates the murderer and vows to journey to Jerusalem to cleanse himself of his part in Richard's death.
Author : William Shakespeare
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2022-04-22
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9394973605
Author : William Shakespeare
Publisher : Hyweb Technology Co. Ltd.
Page : 628 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2011-11-15
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 8210379456XXX
This richly annotated edition takes a fresh look at the first part of Shakespeare's second tetralogy of history plays, showing how it relates to the other plays in the sequence. Forker places the play in its political context, discussing its relation to competing theories of monarchy, looking at how it faced censorship because of possible comparisons between Richard II and Elizabeth I, and how Bolingbroke's rebellion could be compared to the Essex rising of the time. This edition also reconsiders Shakespeare's use of sources, asking why he chose to emphasise one approach over another. Forker also looks at the play's rich afterlife, and the many interpretations that actors and directors have taken. Finally, the edition looks closely at the aesthetic relationship between language, character, structure and political import.
Author : William Shakespeare
Publisher : Heinemann
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Drama
ISBN : 0435193066
"Heinemann Advanced Shakespeare" is focused on preparing students for their A-Level courses. Including notes, end-of-act activities and tips from an A-Level Chief Examiner the text aims to help students to develop their own responses while fully preparing them for the demands of their courses.
Author : Shakespeare William
Publisher : BookCaps Study Guides
Page : 568 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2016-04-08
Category : Drama
ISBN : 9781621073567
Shakespeare knew like few others how to dramatize the gossipy lives of kings. More importantly, he knew that just because it was history, that didn't mean it was boring. Today, however, Shakespeare's histories can be a bit of a drudge to plow through. Let BookCaps help with this modern translation of the classic history play. If you have struggled in the past reading Shakespeare, then BookCaps can help you out. This book is a modern translation of Richard II. The original text is also presented in the book, along with a comparable version of both text. We all need refreshers every now and then. Whether you are a student trying to cram for that big final, or someone just trying to understand a book more, BookCaps can help. We are a small, but growing company, and are adding titles every month.
Author : William Shakespeare,Sidney Lee
Publisher : e-artnow
Page : 584 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2014-02-27
Category : Drama
ISBN : 9788026805076
This carefully crafted ebook: “Richard II (The Unabridged Play) + The Classic Biography: The Life of William Shakespeare” is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. The Tragedy of King Richard the Second is a play written by William Shakespeare around 1595 and based on the life of King Richard II of England. It is the first part of a tetralogy referred to by scholars as the Henriad, followed by three plays concerning Richard's successors: Henry IV, Part I; Henry IV, Part II; and Henry V. The play, set around the year 1398, traces the fall from power of the last king of the house of Plantagenet, Richard II, and his replacement by the first Lancaster king, Henry IV (Henry Bolingbroke). Life of William Shakespeare is a biography of William Shakespeare by the eminent critic Sidney Lee. This book was one of the first major biographies of the Bard of Avon. It was published in 1898, based on the article contributed to the Dictionary of National Biography. William Shakespeare (1564 – 1616) was an English poet and playwright, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. He is often called England's national poet and the "Bard of Avon". His extant works, including some collaborations, consist of about 38 plays, 154 sonnets, two long narrative poems, and a few other verses, the authorship of some of which is uncertain. Sir Sidney Lee (1859 – 1926) was an English biographer and critic. He was a lifelong scholar and enthusiast of Shakespeare. His article on Shakespeare in the fifty-first volume of the Dictionary of National Biography formed the basis of his Life of William Shakespeare. This full-length life is often credited as the first modern biography of the poet.
Author : William Shakespeare
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 92 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2015-09-16
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1517364302
King Richard the Second is a history play by William Shakespeare believed to have been written in approximately 1595. It is based on the life of King Richard II of England (ruled 1377-1399) and is the first part of a tetralogy, referred to by some scholars as the Henriad, followed by three plays concerning Richard's successors: Henry IV, Part 1; Henry IV, Part 2; and Henry V. It may not have been written as a stand-alone work.
Author : William Shakespeare
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 1810 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2002-10-01
Category : Drama
ISBN : 9780141000589
This major new complete edition of Shakespeare's works combines accessibility with the latest scholarship. Each play and collection of poems is preceded by a substantial introduction that looks at textual and literary-historical issues. The texts themselves have been scrupulously edited and are accompanied by same-page notes and glossaries. Particular attention has been paid to the design of the book to ensure that this first new edition of the twenty-first century is both attractive and approachable.
Author : William Shakespeare
Publisher : Phoemixx Classics Ebooks
Page : 114 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2021-11-11
Category : Drama
ISBN : 9783986778040
King Richard the Second William Shakespeare - King Richard the Second is a history play by William Shakespeare believed to have been written in approximately 1595. It is based on the life of King Richard II of England (ruled 13771399) and is the first part of a tetralogy, referred to by some scholars as the Henriad, followed by three plays concerning Richard's successors: Henry IV, Part 1; Henry IV, Part 2; and Henry V. It may not have been written as a stand-alone work.
Author : William Shakespeare
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2014-07-10
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1500476188
King Richard the Second is a history play by William Shakespeare believed to have been written in approximately 1595. It is based on the life of King Richard II of England (ruled 1377-1399) and is the first part of a tetralogy, referred to by some scholars as the Henriad, followed by three plays concerning Richard's successors: Henry IV, Part 1; Henry IV, Part 2; and Henry V. It may not have been written as a stand-alone work
Author : William Shakespeare
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2020-07-23
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798667647898
King Richard the Second is a history play William Shakespeare believed to be written in approximately 1595. It is based on the life of King Richard II of England and is the first part of a tetralogy, referred to scholars as the Henriad, followed three plays concerning Richard's successors: Henry IV, part 1, Henry IV, part 2, and Henry V. It may not have been written as a stand-alone work.