A la cour d'Angleterre, Richard, duc de Gloucester, jalouse son frère, le roi Edouard IV. Avide de pouvoir, il le tue et s'empare du trône. C'est le début d'un règne violent : nombreuses seront les victimes de ce roi cruel. Mais bientôt, une révolte éclate : après le crime viendra pour Richard le temps du châtiment... Dernier volet de la tétralogie ouverte avec Henry VI, cette oeuvre est l'une des plus sanglantes de Shakespeare. Drame historique, la pièce donne lieu à tous les excès tandis que se poursuit l'inexorable ascension d'un tyran...
William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare was an English playwright, poet, and actor, widely regarded as one of the greatest writers in the English language. He is known for his numerous plays and sonnets, which have had a profound impact on literature and theater. Some of his most notable works include "Romeo and Juliet," "Hamlet," "Macbeth," and "Othello." Shakespeare's writing is characterized by his use of intricate language, complex characters, and universal themes such as love, jealousy, power, and ambition. His works have been translated into every major language and are performed around the world to this day. Shakespeare's influence on literature, drama, and the English language is immeasurable, and his legacy continues to endure centuries after his death. His most famous work is arguably "Romeo and Juliet," a tragic love story that has become a timeless classic.
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