Download or read book Shakespeare The Disturbing World of Richard III and Edmund written by Tanja Lins and published by GRIN Verlag. This book was released on 2007-12 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seminar paper from the year 2005 in the subject English Language and Literature Studies - Literature, grade: 90% (High Distinction-highest), Monash University Melbourne (School of Literature), course: Shakespeare- Interpretations and Transmutations, 16 entries in the bibliography, language: English, abstract: 'Now is the winter of our discontent made glorious summer by this sun of York' (Richard III, 1.1.1). The famous opening scene of the 'history play' Richard III is known throughout the world and not a few spectators have been fascinated by the character of Richard described by Greenblatt as the 'monster of evil' or the 'virtual devil incarnate' (1997, p.507). In the play itself, Richard is characterized by Margaret as 'elvish-marked, abortive rooting hog' (1.3.227). The play focuses on Richard, who murders his way to the crown. Shakespeare's Edmund in King Lear shows as well a high amount of ruthlessness. Greenblatt, again, states that 'language' and 'social order' are 'merely arbitrary constraints' or 'obstacles' in the way of the 'triumph of his will' (1997, p.2309). He 'seethes' with 'murderous resentment' over the advantages of his brother Edgar, who is a legitimate child (Cohen 1997, p.2309). Whilst generally agreeing on the villainy of both characters, scholarly attention given to them has been generally less convergent over the years. According to Oestreich-Hart (2000), Richard has been described as an 'intrepid warrior', a 'comic or satirical Vice', a diabolic Machiavel', 'a heartless villain of Senecan melodrama', 'a proficient rhetorican' or even a 'spurned child' (p.242). Edmund, the subplot character of King Lear, has been described as 'a most vile' (Utterback 1976, p.203) or 'most toad-spotted traitor' (5.3.137). Due to the fact that both characters show tendencies making them extremely atrocious and unpredictable, the aim of the essay, in contrast, is to explore the idea of Richard and Edward (Folio- version) being psychopaths according to our un
Download or read book Shakespeare The disturbing world of Richard III and Edmund written by Tanja Lins and published by GRIN Verlag. This book was released on 2006-01-07 with total page 23 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seminar paper from the year 2005 in the subject English Language and Literature Studies - Literature, grade: 90% (High Distinction-highest), Monash University Melbourne (School of Literature), course: Shakespeare- Interpretations and Transmutations, language: English, abstract: ‘Now is the winter of our discontent made glorious summer by this sun of York’ (Richard III, 1.1.1). The famous opening scene of the ‘history play’ Richard III is known throughout the world and not a few spectators have been fascinated by the character of Richard described by Greenblatt as the ‘monster of evil’ or the ‘virtual devil incarnate’ (1997, p.507). In the play itself, Richard is characterized by Margaret as ‘elvish-marked, abortive rooting hog’ (1.3.227). The play focuses on Richard, who murders his way to the crown. Shakespeare’s Edmund in King Lear shows as well a high amount of ruthlessness. Greenblatt, again, states that ‘language’ and ‘social order’ are ‘merely arbitrary constraints’ or ‘obstacles’ in the way of the ‘triumph of his will’ (1997, p.2309). He ‘seethes’ with ‘murderous resentment’ over the advantages of his brother Edgar, who is a legitimate child (Cohen 1997, p.2309). Whilst generally agreeing on the villainy of both characters, scholarly attention given to them has been generally less convergent over the years. According to Oestreich-Hart (2000), Richard has been described as an ‘intrepid warrior’, a ‘comic or satirical Vice’, a diabolic Machiavel’, ‘a heartless villain of Senecan melodrama’, ‘a proficient rhetorican’ or even a ‘spurned child’ (p.242). Edmund, the subplot character of King Lear, has been described as ‘a most vile’ (Utterback 1976, p.203) or ‘most toad-spotted traitor’ (5.3.137). Due to the fact that both characters show tendencies making them extremely atrocious and unpredictable, the aim of the essay, in contrast, is to explore the idea of Richard and Edward (Folio- version) being psychopaths according to our understanding of the term in our modern world. Psychopaths in literature are quite common and they are extremely fascinating, because they ...look and dress the same way as most businessmen, they may even use the same language. Some of these people are fairly persuasive, they can manipulate, they’re very charming, some of them even charismatic. And a lot of people, they like them, they think they’re kind of fun to be around, but it takes a long time before you can figure out that something is really amiss here. (R. Hare, Abc Radio National,, July 18, 2004) These features make psychopaths extremely interesting and compelling. Does Shakespeare portray characters who remind of psychopaths as well?
Download or read book The Tragedy of King Richard III written by William Shakespeare and published by . This book was released on 1893 with total page 171 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book King Richard the Third written by William Shakespeare and published by Phoemixx Classics Ebooks. This book was released on 2021-12-11 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: King Richard the Third William Shakespeare - Richard III is a historical play by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written in approximately 1592. It depicts the Machiavellian rise to power and subsequent short reign of Richard III of England. The play is grouped among the histories in the First Folio and is most often classified as such. Occasionally, however, as in the quarto edition, it is termed a tragedy. Richard III concludes Shakespeare's first tetralogy (also containing Henry VI parts 13).
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Download or read book The Oxford Shakespeare The Tragedy of King Richard III written by William Shakespeare and published by Oxford Paperbacks. This book was released on 2008-04-17 with total page 468 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Documentation of the extensive textual variants is organized for maximum clarity: the readings of the Folio and the Quarto are presented in separate banks, and more specialist information is given at the back of the book. Appendices also include selected passages from the main source and a special index of actors and other theatrical personnel."--BOOK JACKET.
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Download or read book Richard III written by William Shakespeare and published by First Avenue Editions. This book was released on 2015-08-01 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Trouble is brewing for King Edward IV. Edward's youngest brother, Richard, is jealous of Edward's power and influence. Richard will do anything to overthrow the king: He manipulates a noblewoman into marrying him. He arranges for his brother Clarence to be executed, then blames Clarence's death on King Edward. After Edward becomes ill and dies, Richard attains the throne through villainous means. But Richard's trail of deception, manipulation, and murder might eventually be the cause of his own downfall. This unabridged edition of the history play written by English playwright William Shakespeare was written around 1592 and first published in 1597.
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Download or read book Richard III written by William Shakespeare and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-10-14 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The authoritative edition of Richard III from The Folger Shakespeare Library, the trusted and widely used Shakespeare series for students and general readers. In Richard III, Shakespeare invites us on a moral holiday. The play draws us to identify with Richard and his fantasy of total control of self and domination of others. Not yet king at the start of the play, Richard presents himself as an enterprising villain as he successfully plans to dispose of his brother Clarence. Richard achieves similar success in conquering the woman he chooses to marry. He carves a way to the throne through assassination and executions. This edition includes: -The exact text of the printed book for easy cross-reference -Hundreds of hypertext links for instant navigation -Freshly edited text based on the best early printed version of the play -Newly revised explanatory notes conveniently linked to the text of the play -Scene-by-scene plot summaries -A key to the play’s famous lines and phrases -An introduction to reading Shakespeare’s language -An essay by a leading Shakespeare scholar providing a modern perspective on the play -Fresh images from the Folger Shakespeare Library’s vast holdings of rare books -An annotated guide to further reading Essay by Phyllis Rackin The Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, DC, is home to the world’s largest collection of Shakespeare’s printed works, and a magnet for Shakespeare scholars from around the globe. In addition to exhibitions open to the public throughout the year, the Folger offers a full calendar of performances and programs. For more information, visit Folger.edu.
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