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WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (1564-1616), dramatist, man of the theatre and poet, was baptized in Holy Trinity Church, Stratford-upon-Avon. He was the eldest son of John Shakespeare, a glover and dealer in other commodities who played a prominent part in local affairs, becoming bailiff and justice of the peace in 1568, but whose fortunes later declined. John had married Mary Arden, who came from a family of higher social standing. Of their eight children, four sons and one daughter survived childhood. In 1587 an actor of the Queen´s Men died through manslaughter shortly before the company visited Stratford. That Shakespeare may have filled the vacancy is an intriguing speculation. He was a leading member of the Lord Chamberlain´s Men soon after their refoundation in 1594. With them he worked and grew prosperous for the rest of his career as they developed into London´s leading company, occupying the Globe Theatre from 1599. Over 200 years after Shakespeare died, doubts were raised about the authenticity of his works. His play scripts have formed the basis for the English theatrical tradition, and they continue to find realization in reader’s ´imagination and, in richly varied transmutations, on the world´s stages. “Romeo and Juliet”. The Montagues and Capulets, the two chief families of Verona, are bitter enemies; Escalus, the prince, threatens anyone who disturbs the peace with death. Romeo, son of old Lord Montague, is in love with Lord Capulet´s niece Rosaline. But at a feast given by Capulet, which Romeo attends disguised by a mask, he sees and falls in love with Juliet, Capulet´s daughter, and she with him.

Villainy and Treachery-- Richard III tells of the story of how Richard steals the kingdom from his young nephew after the death of his brother Edward. There is much murder and treachery until Richmond leads a revolt against Richard. Now is the winter of our discontent Made glorious summer by this sun of York; And all the clouds that lour'd upon our house In the deep bosom of the ocean buried.

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.

Excerpt from King Richard III: A Tragedy, in Five ActsEater Loan Summer. My noble lord, you're welcome to the Tower I heard last night you late arrived with news Oi' Edward's victory to his joyful queen. Stanley. Yes, sir; and I am proud 'to be the man. That first: brought home the last of civil broils The houses now of York and Lancaster, Like blood brothers. Fighting for a birthright. No more s ll wound the parent, that would part them Edward now sits more on En land's throne. Lieut. Near Tewksbury, my ord, I think they fought Has the enemy lost any men of note? M. Sir, I was posted imme, Ere an account was taken of the slain: But. As I left the field, a proclamation, From the king, was made in search of Edward. Son to your prisoner, King Henry the Sixth, Which gave row-d to those discovering him, And him his life, if he'd surrender. Liens. 'i'hatihgave young prince, 1 fear. 's unlike his fa t r, Too high of heart, to brook submissive life This will be beav news to Henry's car, For on thisgttl II is! His alli ?ss set. F' a Stanley. Enry and il ortune are em' iar; He ever threwnerith an indnfi'erent' hand. Bnt never at was known to lose his patience. How does pass the time in his confinement Lieu. As one whose wishes never reach'd a The king seems dead in him - hut, as a man, He sighs sometimes in want of liberty. Sometimes he reads, and walks, and wishes. That fate had blessed him with an humbler birth. Not to have felt the falling 20: a throne.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

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.The authoritative edition of Richard III from The Folger Shakespeare Library, the trusted and widely used Shakespeare series for students and general readers, includes:-Freshly edited text based on the best early printed version of the play-Newly revised explanatory notes conveniently placed on pages facing 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 up-to-date annotated guide to further readingEssay by Phyllis RackinThe 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