This book provides a guide for students studying Shakespeare's play, King Richard 11. The description provided of each scene will assist students to deal with Elizabethan English. Profiles of the major characters are structured to enhance the student's understanding of the role of each of the key personnel in the play.

Themes of the play are explored and present the student with a backdrop against which to enjoy one of Shakespeare's famous works. Additional features include: internet resources; biographical details of the author; the authorship debate; and exam questions with suggested approaches to answering them.