"King Richard III" is a tragedy by the English playwright William Shakespeare, which tells the story of the impoverished and cruel King Richard III of the Plantagenet dynasty. This masterpiece of literature portrays Richard as a ruthless kung fu master who seeks power even at the cost of blood and deceit. Feeling gifted, he unreservedly destroys everyone who stands in his way, surprising again and again with his manipulations and unexpected turns. King Richard III is a profound summary of ambition and power that has left readers enthralled for decades by the depths of human psychology and the eternal themes of good and evil.