Richard III
William Shakespeare (1593)
“Shakespeare's most seductive monster invites you to watch him lie, murder, and charm his way to the throne -- and you will cheer for him anyway.”
EraRenaissance
Pages100
Difficulty★★★☆☆ Challenging
AP Appearances5
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