Richard II (Folger Shakespeare Library)
William Shakespeare’s Richard II examines the burdens of monarchy and the instability of political power. Set within England’s royal history, this historical drama considers authority, identity, legitimacy, and change through the fall of a king.
About This Book
Richard II is a play by William Shakespeare, presented here as part of the Folger Shakespeare Library.
The work belongs to Shakespeare’s historical drama tradition and explores questions of monarchy, authority, and political order.
Its focus on Richard II places the play within England’s royal history while offering a literary study of power and personal identity.
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