king richard iii

Collection of essays by Shakespeare scholars that have been selected for students at the high school or undergraduate college level. Each entry includes an introduction; a plot synopsis; a character list; a discussion of the work's principal themes; information about the style and literary devices used; a conversation about the work's historical context; and a critical overview.

Presents the text of Shakespeare's "Richard III" with notes, along with an overview of Shakespeare's life, world, and theater; sources from which Shakespeare derived the play; critical essays; a stage and screen history of the play; and recommended readings.

Presents a collection of essays on Shakespeare's historical drama, "Richard III," featuring an analysis of the text, and offering a variety of criticisms.

Shakespeare's historical play in which Richard III, Duke of Gloucester, plots and schemes to obtain power and is eventually haunted by those he removed in the process.

Contains the text of the play, information about Shakespeare and his theater, bibliography, key to famous lines and phrases, and explanatory notes.