Ricardo Iii by William Shakespeare
A ruthless, physically deformed nobleman schemes to seize the English crown, using charm, lies, and murder to eliminate rivals — brothers, nephews, and former allies alike — and even manipulates a grieving widow into marriage to further his designs. He corrupts institutions and courts with calculated cruelty, believing power justifies any atrocity, yet his reign of terror breeds conspiracies and prophetic guilt. In the end a Lancastrian challenger rallies opposition, defeats him in a decisive battle, and ends his bloody ascent, paving the way for national reconciliation.
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- Published
- 1597
- Nationality
- English
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 150-200
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
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- Ricardo III
- Richard the Third
- The Tragedy of Richard the Third
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