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   A short summary of William Shakespeare's Richard III. This free synopsis covers all the crucial plot points of Richard III.

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     Full Title The Tragedy of King Richard the Third. Author...

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3. www.folger.edu › richard-iii › readRichard III - Entire Play | Folger Shakespeare Library

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   Jul 31, 2015 · Richard III. Entire Play As Richard III opens, Richard is Duke of Gloucester and his brother, Edward IV, is king. Richard is eager to clear his way to the crown. He manipulates Edward into imprisoning their brother, Clarence, and then has Clarence murdered in the Tower.

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   Richard III Summary. Jealous and crippled, Richard of Gloucester wants to be King of England and uses manipulation and deceit to achieve his goal. He murders his brothers, nephews, and any opposition to become King Richard III.

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   As Richard III opens, Richard is Duke of Gloucester and his brother, Edward IV, is king. Richard is eager to clear his way to the crown. He manipulates Edward into imprisoning their brother, Clarence, and then has Clarence murdered in the Tower. Meanwhile, Richard succeeds in marrying Lady Anne, even though he killed her father-in-

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   Feb 27, 2024 · Read and download Richard III for free. Learn about this Shakespeare play, find scene-by-scene summaries, and discover more Folger resources.

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   What happens when Richard III opens?

   • Synopsis: As Richard IIIopens, Richard is Duke of Gloucester and his brother, Edward IV, is king. Richard is eager to clear his way to the crown. He manipulates Edward into imprisoning their brother, Clarence, and then has Clarence murdered in the Tower.

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   Who are the characters in Richard III?

   • Characters in the Play Entire Play As Richard III opens, Richard is Duke of Gloucester and his brother, Edward IV, is king. Richard is eager to clear his way to the crown. He manipulates Edward into imprisoning their brother, Clarence, and then has Clarence murdered in the Tower.

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   How does Richard III follow the events portrayed in Henry VI Part 3?

   • Richard III follows the events portrayed in Henry VI Part 3. Richard of Gloucester, the brother of King Edward IV, is determined to gain the crown of England for himself, no matter what. His plot begins as he romantically pursues Lady Anne, a widow.

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   What is the textual history of Richard III?

   • The textual history of Richard III is convoluted: the version of the play printed first (and reprinted many times) is probably a text that was written later than the second version of the play printed, but the source for both versions are not clear. The play was first printed in 1597 as a quarto (Q1).

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   How did Richard III achieve success?

   • Richard achieves similar success in conquering the woman he chooses to marry. He carves a way to the throne through assassination and executions. A horse, a horse, my kingdom for a horse! Full recording available from Simon & Schuster Audio on CD and for download. A selection of Folger collection items related to Richard III.

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   What happens when King Edward decides to free Clarence?

   • Richard secretly arranges Clarence's murder and, when King Edward decides to free Clarence, Richard pretends to be just as sad as everyone else at the mix-up. King Edward dies soon after and his son Edward Prince of Wales is brought to London to be crowned the new king. Meanwhile, Richard and his sidekick Buckingham plot to crown Richard instead.

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9. www.gutenberg.org › ebooks › 1103King Richard III by William Shakespeare | Project Gutenberg

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   Nov 1, 1997 · Summary "King Richard III" by William Shakespeare is a historical tragedy written during the late 16th century. The play centers on the rise to power of Richard, Duke of Gloucester, a manipulative and ruthless character who is determined to ascend to the throne of England through any means necessary, including deceit and murder.