King Richard III
Richard III, probably written around 1592 or 1593, completes Shakespeare's first cycle of English history plays. Richard, Duke of Gloucester, deformed, witty and wholly without scruple, opens the play by announcing his intention to prove a villain, and then works his way to the throne: he woos Lady Anne over the corpse of the king he has killed, has his brother Clarence murdered in the Tower, removes the young princes and turns on his own allies, until the ghosts of his victims haunt him on the eve of the Battle of Bosworth, where he faces Henry, Earl of Richmond. Richard's dark humor and his asides to the audience make him one of Shakespeare's most compelling roles. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first act is free.
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Frequently asked questions about King Richard III
King Richard III by William Shakespeare can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
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Is King Richard III in the public domain?
Yes. King Richard III by William Shakespeare is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read King Richard III?
About 2 h 05 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is King Richard III?
King Richard III by William Shakespeare is filed under "Drama" in the Vinteuil library.
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