La vie et la mort du roi Richard II by William Shakespeare
"La vie et la mort du roi Richard II" by William Shakespeare is a historical tragedy written in the late 16th century. The play centers on the complex character of King Richard II as he navigates the treacherous waters of power, betrayal, and the consequences of his actions during his reign. The themes of legitimacy, the divine right of kings, and the nature of kingship are explored amidst the dramatic political turmoil.At the start of the play, we see the tension between Richard II and his cousin Henry Bolingbroke, who has accused Thomas Mowbray of treason. This conflict ignites as both men prepare for a duel, showcasing the court's intrigue and the stakes involved in personal honor and loyalty. The Duke of Gaunt, Richard’s uncle, laments the state of England under Richard’s rule, foreshadowing the king’s inability to maintain stability. As Gaunt’s health declines, he expresses deep sorrow for the king's mismanagement, hinting at the political chaos to come. The opening scenes set the stage for a tale of ambition and downfall in a time of historical strife. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 |
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| Translator | Guizot, François, 1787-1874 |
| Title | La vie et la mort du roi Richard II |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_II_(play) Wikipedia page about this book: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_II_(Shakespeare) |
| Note | Reading ease score: 78.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Paul Murray, Rénald Lévesque and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Richard II, King of England, 1367-1400 -- Drama |
| Subject | Tragedies (Drama) |
| Subject | Historical drama |
| Subject | Great Britain -- History -- Richard II, 1377-1399 -- Drama |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 21277 |
| Release Date | May 2, 2007 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 2, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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