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William Shakespeare’s *King Richard II* portrays the rise and fall of the English monarch Richard II. The play explores his divine right to rule alongside his personal weaknesses—vanity, pride, and indecision—that imperil the unity of the kingdom. Through political intrigue, divine judgment, and royal downfall, Shakespeare examines the tensions between sacred authority and earthly power, culminating in a prophetic warning of prolonged unrest.
First publish date: 1878
Genre: Drama & Plays/Historical Drama
Authors: William Shakespeare
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