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King Lear

Type: Masterclass
Playwright: Shakespeare
Location: Globe Theater, London
Year: 1988

With chosen scenes and soliloquies performed by scholars of L...

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Richard II

A Taste of Shakespeare • Classics

Type: Theater
Director: Gavin Struthers
Cast: Eric Weinthal, Daniel Kash
Location: England
Year: 1995

This analysis of Richard II distills Shakespeare's play, emphasizing its central themes and pivotal moments. King Richard II's downfall stems from his belief in his divine right to rule, compounded by his mismanagement and detachment from his subjects. Key events include the accusation and banishment of Richard's cousin, Henry Bolingbroke, the seizure of John of Gaunt's estate, and Bolingbroke's return and uprising. ""I wasted time, and now doth time waste me" complains Richard II.

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Shakespeare, Drama, Play, Educational, England, Arts & Culture, Everything Shakespeare
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