Kuningas Richard Toinen by William Shakespeare

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Author Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
Translator Cajander, Paavo Emil, 1846-1913
Uniform Title King Richard II. Finnish
Title Kuningas Richard Toinen
Credits Produced by Tapio Riikonen
Summary "Kuningas Richard Toinen" by William Shakespeare is a historical play written in the late 16th century. This drama delves into the intricacies of power, betrayal, and the consequences of political actions as seen through the tumultuous reign of King Richard II. The main character, King Richard, is depicted as a monarch whose decisions and relationships shape the fate of the realm and its noble houses, particularly as he faces opposition from figures such as Henry Bolingbroke. The opening of the play introduces a charged atmosphere in the royal court, where King Richard's authority is under threat due to tensions between the nobles. The scene sets up a confrontation between Bolingbroke and Norfolk as they accuse each other of treachery, leading to a request for a duel to resolve their grievances. Richard attempts to mediate but ultimately decides to allow the duel, highlighting the struggle for power and the growing dissent within his kingdom. The dialogues reveal complexities in character motivations and foreshadow the chaos that ensues as factions begin to align against the king. The stage is set for a gripping exploration of loyalty, justice, and the fragile nature of kingship. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Finnish
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Richard II, King of England, 1367-1400 -- Drama
Subject Tragedies
Subject Historical drama
Subject Great Britain -- History -- Richard II, 1377-1399 -- Drama
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EBook-No. 30790
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 5, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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