Shakespeare's Richard III: A Study

By Albert Stratford George Canning

Book Overview

Shakespeare's Richard III: A Study by Albert S. G. Canning is a comprehensive analysis of one of Shakespeare's most famous historical plays. The book delves into the character of Richard III, examining his motivations, actions, and relationships with other characters in the play. Canning explores the historical context of the play, including the Wars of the Roses and the Tudor dynasty, and how Shakespeare's portrayal of Richard III fits into this context. He also discusses the language and themes of the play, such as power, ambition, and morality. The book includes extensive quotes from the play and references to other scholarly works on Shakespeare and Richard III. Overall, Shakespeare's Richard III: A Study is a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding one of Shakespeare's most complex and intriguing characters.THIS 108 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Shakespeare Studied in Eight Plays, by Albert S. G. Canning. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417910127.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162909390
• ISBN13: 9781162909394
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 108 Pages
• Weight: 0.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"