020 The Prequels Were Better: Richard II (1595)

The Prequel Tetralogy begins! Before the Richard III, before Henry VI, before the War of the Roses, there was unmanly, luxurious Richard II. Under his all-powerful negligence, a squabble between nobles becomes a cause for rebellion against the crown, with Henry Bolingbroke becoming Henry IV! ... spoilers... Sandwiched between Richard III and the Henry plays, has this history play been unfairly overshadowed? Join us to find out! Make sure to subscribe and share this podcast! Comments and questions can be sent to [email protected] Sources: The Oxford Shakespeare: Richard II (Oxford University Press) Shakespeare: The Critical Heritage, edited by Brian Vickers (Routledge)