Why Shakespeare's Richard III became a controversial villain - BBC

The notorious monarch is one of the Bard's most iconic characters. But the truth about him is increasingly contested, as is the depiction of his disability, writes Tracey Sinclair.

At the same time, Hughes stresses that the character is far more than his disability: "Richard is incredibly charismatic, manipulative and intelligent. He's capable of a lot, and he's disabled. Shake… [+3029 chars]

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