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King Richard III

King Richard III

Shakespeare, William
Holland, Peter
Massai, Sonia

Paperback

Series: Arden Shakespeare Fourth

Literary CriticismShakespeare

PREORDER - Expected ship date December 10, 2026

ISBN10: 1350046752
ISBN13: 9781350046757
Publisher: Arden Shakespeare
Published: Dec 10 2026
Pages: 432
Weight: 1.00
Height: 1.00 Width: 5.43 Depth: 8.50
Language: English

King Richard III provides a portrait of Shakespeare's most enduring arch-villain, a man who plots against his brothers, nephews, friends and the powerful women in his life, including Lady Anne, Queen Margaret and Queen Elizabeth.

This influential history play almost displaces the original historical figure it represents as it traces Richard's rise to the throne in 15th century England. Disability and masculine villainy characterise nearly all performances of Richard III, spotlighting early modern and contemporary prejudice about their equivalence. This edition challenges the centrality of Richard as absolute villain who casts all others in his shadow, making space for the formidable women who oppose him.

Exploring overlooked sources of influence, from Tacitus to St Paul, witchcraft to racialisation, and the possibility of Queen Elizabeth I watching a courtly performance of Richard III, this edition highlights what endures and what transforms in a play about the ruthlessness of narcissistic despotism.

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