Richard III

By William Shakespeare

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About Richard III

William Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy follows the bloody path of the “rudely stamped” Richard, Duke of Gloucester, who uses his murderous guile to achieve the throne of England.

This revised Signet Classics edition includes unique features such as:

• An overview of Shakespeare’s life, world, and theater
• A special introduction to the play by the editor
• Selections from the source from which Shakespeare derived Richard III
• Dramatic criticism
• A comprehensive stage and screen history of notable actors, directors, and productions
• Text, notes, and commentaries printed in the clearest, most readable text
• And more…

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Table Of Contents

Richard III – William Shakespeare – Edited by Mark Eccles Charles Lamb: Letter to Robert Lloyd, from Cooke?s ?Richard the Third?, and from On the Tragedies of Shakespeare, Considered with Reference to Their Fitness for Stage Representation
A. P. Rossiter: Angel with Horns: The Unity of ?Richard III?
Robert Ornstein: ?Richard III?
Mark Eccles: ?Richard III? on Stage and Screen

NEWLY ADDED ESSAYS: Coppelia Kahn: ?Myself Alone?: Richard III and the Dissolution of Masculine Identity

About William Shakespeare

William Shakespeare (1564–1616) was a poet, playwright, and actor who is widely regarded as one of the most influential writers in the history of the English language. Often referred to as the Bard of Avon, Shakespeare’s vast body of work includes comedic, tragic, and historical plays; poems;… More about William Shakespeare

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Mass Market Paperback
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Jul 01, 1998 | 336 Pages | 4-3/16 x 6-3/4 | ISBN 9780451526953

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