King Richard III
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Faded boards. No slipcase.
This historical drama chronicles the Machiavellian ascent of Richard III to the English throne, detailing his cunning manipulations and ruthless elimination of rivals. The narrative presents a chilling portrait of ambition unchecked, as Richard navigates a treacherous political landscape with calculated precision. Shakespeare masterfully illustrates the psychological toll of power and the moral decay that accompanies such a relentless pursuit. Readers will find themselves immersed in a world of intrigue, betrayal, and dramatic irony, as the play culminates in a gripping confrontation with destiny. It is a profound examination of tyranny and the human cost of unbridled desire.
Author: William Shakespeare
Format: Hardback
Published: 1961, The Folio Society
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Faded boards. No slipcase.
This historical drama chronicles the Machiavellian ascent of Richard III to the English throne, detailing his cunning manipulations and ruthless elimination of rivals. The narrative presents a chilling portrait of ambition unchecked, as Richard navigates a treacherous political landscape with calculated precision. Shakespeare masterfully illustrates the psychological toll of power and the moral decay that accompanies such a relentless pursuit. Readers will find themselves immersed in a world of intrigue, betrayal, and dramatic irony, as the play culminates in a gripping confrontation with destiny. It is a profound examination of tyranny and the human cost of unbridled desire.