162: The Rising to the Crown of Richard III by Himself (via Giles Fletcher)

The Rising to the Crown of Richard the Third written by himself via Giles Fletcher - read by David Ault.

This is a narrative poem about, as the title says, the rise of Richard III - it's part of a mini season of work on the various narratives on Richard that existed in the early modern period.

We have also on the podcast looked at:

The True Tragedy of Richard III - https://audioboom.com/posts/7664659-the-true-tragedy-of-richard-iii-induction

The Ghost of Richard III - discussion thereof - https://audioboom.com/posts/7633017-discussing-the-ghost-of-richard-iii-by-christopher-brooke

And a stage adaptation on YouTube - https://youtu.be/G0DblYYO8cQ

David is a voice actor and mathematician based in North Yorkshire. You may know him from NoSleep, Shadows at the Door, Byron Chronicles or the White Vault. If not, or indeed if so, more information can be found at www.davidault.co.uk.



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