Author |
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 |
Translator |
Cajander, Paavo Emil, 1846-1913 |
Uniform Title |
King Richard III. Finnish
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Title |
Kuningas Richard Kolmas
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Credits |
Produced by Tapio Riikonen
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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.)
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Language |
Finnish |
LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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Subject |
Great Britain -- Kings and rulers -- Drama
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Subject |
Richard III, King of England, 1452-1485 -- Drama
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Subject |
Tragedies
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Subject |
Historical drama
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Subject |
Great Britain -- History -- Richard III, 1483-1485 -- Drama
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
37835 |
Release Date |
Oct 24, 2011 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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