Written around 1592, William Shakespeare’s play “Richard III” follows the reign of England’s infamous monarch and charts the path of a charismatic, cunning figure. As Shakespeare depicts ...

Richard III is a play about evil ... Shakespeare wrote the play during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. The hero of the play, who ends Richard’s reign of tyranny, is Richmond, who goes on ...

In this circa 1754 illustration, two women scold Richard III in Shakespeare's play. Universal History Archive/Getty Images) ...

Written around 1592, William Shakespeare’s play “Richard III” follows the reign of England’s infamous monarch and charts the path of a charismatic, cunning figure. As Shakespeare depicts the king’s ...