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""King Richard II"" is a history play by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written around 1595. It is based on the life of King Richard II of England and chronicles his reign and the events leading up to his deposition. The play explores themes of kingship, legitimacy, power, and the consequences of political actions. Shakespeare masterfully portrays Richard II as a flawed and complex character, whose weaknesses ultimately lead to his downfall. The play is notable for its poetic language and profound insights into human nature and the nature of power. ""King Richard II"" remains a significant work in the Shakespearean canon, offering a timeless exploration of history, politics, and the human condition. 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. 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. 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.

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