Kuningas Richard Kolmas by William Shakespeare

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Author Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
Translator Cajander, Paavo Emil, 1846-1913
Uniform Title King Richard III. Finnish
Title Kuningas Richard Kolmas
Note Reading ease score: 60.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits Produced by Tapio Riikonen
Summary "Kuningas Richard Kolmas" by William Shakespeare is a historical play written in the late 16th century. The drama focuses on the historical figure Richard III, exploring themes of ambition, power, and betrayal as Richard, a cunning nobleman, schemes to ascend to the throne of England at any cost. The complex dynamics of family, loyalty, and treachery are central to the narrative, setting the stage for a gripping portrayal of political machinations and moral decay. The opening of the play introduces several key characters and establishes the backdrop of political unrest following the reign of King Edward IV. Richard, the Duke of Gloster, reveals his devious intentions and deep-seated desires through a soliloquy, expressing disdain for his physical deformity and vowing to take advantage of the fragile political situation to eliminate his rivals. Clarence, his brother, is apprehensive about rumors predicting danger, while the looming presence of a sickly Edward IV creates tension as factions vie for power. This intricate web of relationships and schemes is woven against the powerful themes of fate and ambition that Shakespeare masterfully explores in the ensuing acts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Finnish
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Great Britain -- Kings and rulers -- Drama
Subject Richard III, King of England, 1452-1485 -- Drama
Subject Tragedies
Subject Historical drama
Subject Great Britain -- History -- Richard III, 1483-1485 -- Drama
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EBook-No. 37835
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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