The Plays of William Shakespeare

<p>This 1773 edition presents three plays by William Shakespeare: King Richard III King Henry VIII and Coriolanus. Edited by Samuel Johnson and George Steevens this collection offers readers a glimpse into the world of Shakespearean drama as interpreted in the 18th century. </p> <p>These plays explore themes of power ambition and the tragic flaws of great men. King Richard III depicts the ruthless rise to power of a Machiavellian protagonist while King Henry VIII examines the complexities of courtly intrigue and the consequences of royal decisions. Coriolanus delves into the perils of pride and the conflict between individual integrity and political expediency.</p> <p>This historic edition provides valuable insight into the enduring legacy of Shakespeare and the evolution of literary interpretation.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>