The Tragedy of King Richard III: The Oxford Shakespeare the Tragedy of King Richard III by William Shakespeare

The Tragedy of King Richard III: The Oxford Shakespeare the Tragedy of King Richard III

William Shakespeare

414 pages • first pub 1593 (editions)

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Richard III is one of Shakespeare's most popular plays on the stage and has been adapted successfully for film. This new and innovative edition recognizes the play's pre-eminence as a performance work: a perspective that informs every aspect of th...

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Community Reviews Summary of 5,036 reviews

Moods

dark 77%
challenging 47%
tense 47%
adventurous 22%
reflective 19%
emotional 17%
funny 16%
mysterious 14%
sad 13%
informative 7%

Pace

medium 51%
fast 26%
slow 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 41% | Character: 40% | Plot: 18%

Strong character development?

No: 49% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 77% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 5% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 1%

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3.78

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