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Literary Fiction· United Kingdom

King Richard II

by William Shakespeare
Aggregate Editorial Score35/100
#6,132of 98,734 books
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Published 1597English
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William Shakespeare's King Richard II (1597) stands as one of the most significant works of literary fiction of its era. Published in 1597, King Richard II by William Shakespeare is a landmark work of literary fiction that explores the complexities of human experience with depth and nuance.

Book Details

AuthorWilliam Shakespeare
Published1597
Country of Origin🇬🇧 United Kingdom
LanguageEnglish
Category📖 Literary Fiction
Editorial Score35/100
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📖 Literary Fiction

Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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🇬🇧 United Kingdom

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King Richard II was written by William Shakespeare, first published in 1597. William Shakespeare is recognized as a significant author in the field of literary fiction.

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