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Richard III

Colley Cibber

Richard III is a history play written by Colley Cibber. It is based on William Shakespeare's Richard III, but reworked for Williamite audiences.

“A weak invention of the enemy.”

Colley Cibber Richard III

Act V, scene 3. Similar thought in William Shakespeare, King Richard III.
Richard III (altered) (1700)

“The aspiring youth that fired the Ephesian dome
Outlives in fame the pious fool that rais'd it.”

Colley Cibber Richard III

Act III, scene 1. Similar thought by Sir Thomas Browne.
Richard III (altered) (1700)

“Perish that thought! No, never be it said
That Fate itself could awe the soul of Richard.
Hence, babbling dreams! you threaten here in vain!
Conscience, avaunt! Richard ’s himself again!
Hark! the shrill trumpet sounds to horse! away!
My soul ’s in arms, and eager for the fray.”

Colley Cibber Richard III

Act V, scene 3.
Richard III (altered) (1700)

“Now, by St. Paul, the work goes bravely on.”

Colley Cibber Richard III

Act III, scene 1.
Richard III (altered) (1700)

“So mourn'd the dame of Ephesus her love,
And thus the soldier arm'd with resolution
Told his soft tale, and was a thriving wooer.”

Colley Cibber Richard III

Act II, scene 1.
Richard III (altered) (1700)

“And the ripe harvest of the new-mown hay
Gives it a sweet and wholesome odour.”

Colley Cibber Richard III

Act V, scene 3.
Richard III (altered) (1700)

“With clink of hammers closing rivets up.”

Colley Cibber Richard III

Act V, scene 3. Similar thought in William Shakespeare, King Henry V.
Richard III (altered) (1700)

“Off with his head—; so much for Buckingham.”

Colley Cibber Richard III

Act IV, scene 3.
Richard III (altered) (1700)

“I 've lately had two spiders
Crawling upon my startled hopes.
Now though thy friendly hand has brush'd 'em from me,
Yet still they crawl offensive to my eyes:
I would have some kind friend to tread upon 'em.”

Colley Cibber Richard III

Act IV, scene 3.
Richard III (altered) (1700)

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