King Richard II by Shakespeare, William instant download

King Richard II by Shakespeare, William instant download

1 online resource, Not all the water in the rough rude sea/Can wash the balm off from an anointed king, declares the soon-to-be deposed ruler of this historical drama. Confident in his divine right, Richard II is an ineffective and unpopular king who abuses his power and sows the seeds of his own downfall. Toppled from the throne by Henry, his ambitious cousin, Richard only learns to value kingship after he loses it, achieving a tragic dignity only with his downfall. The first play in Shakespeare's Henriad series followed by Henry IV, Parts I and II, and Henry V & nbsp; Richard II portrays intense psychological struggles as well as a taut political drama. The only one of & nbsp;Shakespeare's plays written entirely in verse, it offers a grand, lyrical allegory and a poignant exploration of character, Print version record, Title Page; Copyright Page; Note; Contents; ACT I.; SCENE I. London. King Richard's Palace.; SCENE II. The Duke of Lancaster's; SCENE III. The Lists at Coventry.; SCENE IV. The Court.; ACT II.; SCENE I. Ely House.; SCENE II. Windsor Castle.; SCENE III. Wilds in Gloucestershire.; SCENE IV. A Camp in Wales.; ACT III.; SCENE I. Bristol. Before the Castle.; SCENE II. The Coast of Wales.; SCENE III. Wales. Before Flint Castle.; SCENE IV. Langley. The Duke of; ACT IV.; SCENE I. Westminster Hall.; ACT V.; SCENE I. London. A Street Leading; SCENE II. The Duke of York's Palace, SCENE III. Windsor Castle. SCENE IV. The Same.; SCENE V. Pomfret Castle.; SCENE VI. Windsor Castle