“ A horse! a horse! my kingdom for a horse! ”
William Shakespeare, Richard III (1597). copy citation
| Author | William Shakespeare |
|---|---|
| Source | Richard III |
| Topic | power kingdom distress |
| Date | 1597 |
| Language | English |
| Reference | |
| Note | Written between 1591 and 1592 |
| Weblink | http://www.gutenberg.org/files/1503/1503-h/1503-h.htm |
Context
“Daring an opposite to every danger: His horse is slain, and all on foot he fights, Seeking for Richmond in the throat of death. Rescue, fair lord, or else the day is lost! [Alarum. Enter KING RICHARD.] KING RICHARD
A horse! A horse! my kingdom for a horse!
CATESBY Withdraw, my lord! I'll help you to a horse.
KING RICHARD Slave, I have set my life upon a cast, And I will stand the hazard of the die: I think there be six Richmonds in the field: Five have I slain to-day instead of him.—” source
A horse! A horse! my kingdom for a horse!
CATESBY Withdraw, my lord! I'll help you to a horse.
KING RICHARD Slave, I have set my life upon a cast, And I will stand the hazard of the die: I think there be six Richmonds in the field: Five have I slain to-day instead of him.—” source
Meaning and analysis
