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Barroom HeroBarroom Hero Posts: 76
edited July 2004 in Poetry, Prose, Music & Art
I am confused. I bought a book of Shakespeare's history plays, and within it are Richard III and Richard II, but it calls Richard III "The Tragedy of Richard III" though you suggested that I read "The Tragedy if Richard II," though that is not the specific title of that play.

I just went ahead and read Richard III and cannot put it down. Thusfar, I've been highly attracted to his natural charisma, especially the way he manipulates people...amazing. For a bad guy, he sure is damn good.
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  • ISNISN Posts: 1,700
    Richard III is a fantastic play....it's been a long time since I read it....and yes, as far as I recall, it is a tragedy....
    ....they're asking me to prove why I should be allowed to stay with my baby in Australia, because I'm mentally ill......and they think I should leave......
  • FinsburyParkCarrotsFinsburyParkCarrots Posts: 12,223
    "Richard III" was written around 1592. "Richard II" was written around 1595. Different plays about different kings in English history.

    The titles of Shakespeare's plays change according to what edition you have. For example, the 1605 Quarto of "King Lear" is called "The History of King Lear", whereas the 1623 Folio version is called "The Tragedy of King Lear". There are marked differences in the playtexts, also.

    Similarly, different texts call "Richard II" either "The Tragedy of King Richard II" or "The Life and Death of Richard the Second".

    :)
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