How to Read William Shakespeares Richard II
Shakespeare\u2019s 1595 history play tells the story of one king\u2019s abdication, and provokes questions about the difference between legitimate authority and illegitimate power. Richard II isn\u2019t Shakespeare\u2019s best-known play, but it may claim to be his best-written: the only one entirely in verse, it initiates a long series of plays that deal with its fallout.