Richard III
by William Shakespeare, John Jowett
Richard III by William Shakespeare, John Jowett holds a well received rating of 3.92 out of 5, based on 29.2K reader ratings. First published in 1591. The book spans 414 pages.
About Richard III
This edition of Richard III features seven scenes, opening with the Duke of Gloucester’s villainous “Winter of our discontent” speech and followed by his audacious wooing of Lady Anne. Queen Margaret’s chilling curses, Richard’s string of murders, and the haunting chants of his victims’ ghosts are stage drama at its best. The climax is a gripping battle in which the Earl of Richmond slays Richard and becomes King of England. There is also an essay by editor Nick Newlin on how to produce a Shakespeare play with novice actors, and notes about the original production of this abridgement at the Folger Shakespeare Library’s annual Student Shakespeare Festival.The edition includes a preface by Nick Newlin, containing helpful advice on presenting Shakespeare in a high school setting with novice actors, as well as an appendix with play-specific suggestions and recommendations for further resources.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | William Shakespeare, John Jowett |
| Published | 1591 |
| Pages | 414 |
| Genres | Classics, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Poetry |
| Average Rating | 3.92 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 29,182 |
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What genre is Richard III?
Richard III is categorized as Classics, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Poetry. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.
Is Richard III worth reading?
Based on 29.2K reader ratings, Richard III has an average score of 3.92 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Richard III?
Richard III has 414 pages.
Who wrote Richard III?
Richard III was written by William Shakespeare, John Jowett. It was first published in 1591.
What is the ISBN for Richard III?
The ISBN-13 for Richard III is 9780192839930.0.
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