Historical Fiction
Shakespeare's 'Hamlet' and 'Richard II' explore tragedy, power, and betrayal in royal courts.
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Shakespeare's 'Hamlet' and 'Richard II' explore tragedy, power, and betrayal in royal courts.
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This edition of Shakespeare's Richard II puts readers in touch with the current ways of thinking about Shakespeare. The volume contains full explanatory notes on the pages facing the text of the play and a helpful introduction to Shakespeare's language. At the conclusion of the play, there is an essay assessing the play in light of today's interests and concerns.
What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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Brief references to romantic desire; no explicit scenes.
Violence & gore
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Frequent violent deaths including murder and duels; some graphic imagery.
Profanity
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Mild curses and insults typical of the era; not frequent.
Substance use
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Occasional drinking in social contexts; not central.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No explicit LGBTQIA+ representation.
Religious content
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Recurring Christian references and themes of sin and redemption.
Witchcraft / occult
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Ghostly apparitions and supernatural elements in 'Hamlet'.
Political content
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Central themes of political power, monarchy, and betrayal.
Self-harm / suicide
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Suicide and ideation are central themes with on-page depiction.
Sexual assault
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No depictions of sexual assault or coercion.
Abuse & suffering
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Emotional abuse and betrayal within families; systemic suffering.
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