Ebook: Richard II
Author: Shakespeare William, Rasmussen Eric, Bate Jonathan
- Tags: Richard II King of England 1367 1400 Drama Great Britain History 1377 1399 Shakespeare William 1564 1616 Stage history FICTION General
- Year: 2010
- Publisher: Random House
- City: New York
- Language: English
- epub
This moving and eloquent historical drama depicts the conflict between a willful and arrogant poet of a king, Richard II, and his politically pragmatic cousin, Bolingbroke. Rich with memorable scenes and speeches, this lyrical history moves from a splendid medieval tournament to the poignant surrender of a crown; from the queen's heart-shattering farewell to her king to Richard's murder'a deed "chronicled in hell" Read more...
Abstract: This moving and eloquent historical drama depicts the conflict between a willful and arrogant poet of a king, Richard II, and his politically pragmatic cousin, Bolingbroke. Rich with memorable scenes and speeches, this lyrical history moves from a splendid medieval tournament to the poignant surrender of a crown; from the queen's heart-shattering farewell to her king to Richard's murder'a deed "chronicled in hell" that lives forever as one of the great moments in theater. From the Paperback edition