Richard III
About this book
"containing his treacherous plots against his brother Clarence, the pittiefull murther of his innocent nephewes, his tyrannicall usurpation, with the whole course of his detested life and most deserved death" (Subtitle of the 1597 edition.)
Reader Profile
3.9/5 · 60209 readers · 65 pages · ≈ 1 h 12 m · Demanding
How long does it take to read Richard III?
About ≈ 1 h 12 m — 65 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Richard III?
65 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Richard III?
It sits on the Drama, History, Fiction shelves.
Has Richard III been made into a movie or TV show?
Yes — screen adaptations include No Beast. So Fierce (2025), Richard III (2008), Looking for Richard (1997), Looking for Richard (1996).
Is Richard III in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who are the main characters in Richard III?
The main characters include Richard III King of England (1452-1485), William Shakespeare (1564-1616), Edmund Kean (1789?-1833), Henry VI King of England (1421-1471).
Where does Richard III take place?
It is set in Great Britain, Israel during Richard III, 1483-1485, Henry VI, 1422-1461.
Who wrote Richard III?
William Shakespeare.
Where can I read Richard III online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library