Richardus Tertius (American university studies)

By Thomas Legge

Book Overview

The True Tragedy of Richard the Third is a historical play written by Thomas Legge in 1594. The play depicts the rise and fall of King Richard III of England, who is portrayed as a ruthless and power-hungry monarch. The play is known for its vivid portrayal of Richard's character and the complex political intrigue of the era.This edition of the play, published in 1844, includes a translation of the Latin play Richardus Tertius, which is believed to have been written by an anonymous author in the 16th century. The Latin play is a shorter version of Legge's play and focuses more on the supernatural elements of Richard's character.The True Tragedy of Richard the Third is a significant work in the history of English drama and has been the subject of much scholarly debate and analysis. This edition provides readers with a comprehensive look at the play and its various interpretations.With An Introduction And Notes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116514557X
• ISBN13: 9781165145577
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"