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A review by saarahnina
King Richard III by William Shakespeare
5.0
A historical classic
I liked this, it's rare that I will ever read a play or even a classic: I lack the much-needed patience. In spite of this, I did enjoy it: I loved how Shakespeare presented Richard in a more intriguing way, albeit historically inaccurate since there is no evidence that it was Richard who murdered the princes, nor was it he, who murdered Henry VI.
The assumptions this play is founded upon significantly reflect Thomas More's accounts and chronicles. His accounts held my attention in the same way. Perhaps I found this a compelling read because I was already knowledgeable of the context (England in the 15th century in its relativity to the Wars Of The Roses.) Therefore I will only recommend this to someone who wishes to explore an alternative view (to what we have gathered from historical records) as that will ensure you can progress through it with ease. Of course though, the language proves to be quite a barrier in and of itself. Consulting the kindle dictionary helped, which I definitely appreciated.
I plan to consult this during my studies to consolidate my understanding of Richard's short reign, indeed it was helpful, comedic and insightful.
I liked this, it's rare that I will ever read a play or even a classic: I lack the much-needed patience. In spite of this, I did enjoy it: I loved how Shakespeare presented Richard in a more intriguing way, albeit historically inaccurate since there is no evidence that it was Richard who murdered the princes, nor was it he, who murdered Henry VI.
The assumptions this play is founded upon significantly reflect Thomas More's accounts and chronicles. His accounts held my attention in the same way. Perhaps I found this a compelling read because I was already knowledgeable of the context (England in the 15th century in its relativity to the Wars Of The Roses.) Therefore I will only recommend this to someone who wishes to explore an alternative view (to what we have gathered from historical records) as that will ensure you can progress through it with ease. Of course though, the language proves to be quite a barrier in and of itself. Consulting the kindle dictionary helped, which I definitely appreciated.
I plan to consult this during my studies to consolidate my understanding of Richard's short reign, indeed it was helpful, comedic and insightful.