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The Life and Death of King Richard the Second, commonly called Richard II, is a history play by William Shakespeare believed to have been written around 1595. Based on the life of King Richard II of England (ruled 1377–1399), it chronicles his downfall and the machinations of his nobles. It is the first part of a tetralogy, referred to by ...
Richard II (6 January 1367 – c. 14 February 1400 ), also known as Richard of Bordeaux, was King of England from 1377 until he was deposed in 1399. He was the son of Edward, Prince of Wales (later known as the Black Prince), and Joan, Countess of Kent. Richard's father died in 1376, leaving Richard as heir apparent to his grandfather, King ...
The Chandos portrait of William Shakespeare, held in the National Portrait Gallery. William Shakespeare's sexuality has been the subject of frequent debates.It is known from public records that he married Anne Hathaway and had three children with her; scholars have examined their relationship through documents, and particularly through the bequests to her in his will.
King celebrated its 10th anniversary by unveiling the latest game in its growing library, Papa Pear Saga. Coming to Facebook and then iOS and Android shortly afterwards, this skill-based title ...
Shakespearean problem play. In Shakespeare studies, the problem plays are plays written by William Shakespeare which are characterized by their complex and ambiguous tone, which shifts violently between more straightforward comic material and dark, psychological drama. Shakespeare's problem plays eschew the traditional trappings of both comedy ...
Shakespeare's plays. Shakespeare's plays are a canon of approximately 39 dramatic works written by the English poet, playwright, and actor William Shakespeare. The exact number of plays as well as their classifications as tragedy, history, comedy, or otherwise is a matter of scholarly debate. Shakespeare's plays are widely regarded as among the ...
R. Richard the Second. Categories: Works based on Richard II (play) Films based on works by William Shakespeare. Films about kings. Films set in 14th-century Plantagenet England.
The Earl of Salisbury (2) remains loyal to King Richard in Richard II. The Earl of Salisbury (3) fights for the king in Henry V. He is killed by the Master Gunner's Boy in Henry VI, Part 1. The Earl of Salisbury (4) supports the Yorkists in Henry VI, Part 2. Lord Sandys is a courtier in Henry VIII.