Properties (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
play
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| gptkbp:adaptation |
film adaptations
television adaptations stage adaptations |
| gptkbp:basedOn |
gptkb:Richard_II_of_England
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| gptkbp:characterDevelopment |
Aumerle's_betrayal
Duchess_of_York's_grief Duke_of_York's_loyalty_conflict Henry_Bolingbroke's_rise_to_power King_Richard_II's_downfall |
| gptkbp:criticalReception |
mixed reviews
|
| gptkbp:culturalImpact |
inspired other works
referenced in popular culture analyzed in literature courses studied in schools performed in festivals |
| gptkbp:follows |
gptkb:Henry_IV,_Part_1
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| gptkbp:genre |
historical drama
|
| gptkbp:hasPerformance |
1595
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| gptkbp:historicalContext |
inspired by real historical events
reflects the political turmoil of the time depicts the conflict between monarchy and nobility explores themes of legitimacy and authority set during the late 14th century |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The History of Richard II
|
| gptkbp:influences |
literature
theatre political thought |
| gptkbp:language |
English
|
| gptkbp:notableFeature |
gptkb:Henry_Bolingbroke
gptkb:King_Richard_II Duke of York Duchess of York frequently performed Aumerle |
| gptkbp:notableQuote |
“For God’s sake, let us sit upon the ground.”
“This royal throne of kings, this sceptered isle.” “I have no joy in this contract tonight.” “The ripest fruit first falls.” “I_am_Richard_II,_know_ye_not_that?” |
| gptkbp:precededBy |
gptkb:Henry_IV,_Part_2
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| gptkbp:publishedBy |
gptkb:Thomas_Creede
|
| gptkbp:publishedIn |
1597
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| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:England
|
| gptkbp:theme |
betrayal
identity power |
| gptkbp:wrote |
gptkb:William_Shakespeare
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