| Author |
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 |
| Translator |
Cajander, Paavo Emil, 1846-1913 |
| Uniform Title |
King Richard II. Finnish
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| Title |
Kuningas Richard Toinen
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 59.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Tapio Riikonen
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| 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.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Richard II, King of England, 1367-1400 -- Drama
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| Subject |
Tragedies
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| Subject |
Historical drama
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| Subject |
Great Britain -- History -- Richard II, 1377-1399 -- Drama
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
30790 |
| Release Date |
Dec 28, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 5, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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