Kuningas Henrik Kahdeksas by William Shakespeare
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About this eBook
| Author | Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 |
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| Translator | Cajander, Paavo Emil, 1846-1913 |
| Uniform Title | King Henry VIII. Finnish |
| Title | Kuningas Henrik Kahdeksas |
| Note | Reading ease score: 60.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Tapio Riikonen |
| Summary | "Kuningas Henrik Kahdeksas" by William Shakespeare is a historical play written in the early 17th century. This work dramatizes the reign of King Henry VIII of England, focusing on his political and personal struggles, including his desire to annul his marriage to Catherine of Aragon and marry Anne Boleyn. The play explores themes of power, loyalty, and betrayal, with the main character, King Henry VIII, navigating through court intrigues and the machinations of influential figures like Cardinal Wolsey. The opening of the play introduces a group of nobles discussing their experiences during a recent visit to France, hinting at the grandeur and political tensions of the era. As the scene unfolds, the focus shifts to the ambitious Cardinal Wolsey, whose actions and influence over the king lead to growing dissatisfaction among the nobles, particularly Buckingham, who expresses suspicion toward Wolsey's intentions. The tension in the court is palpable, as we see the characters grappling with the dangers of political maneuvering, setting the stage for the ensuing drama around loyalty, power struggles, and the fall of those who challenge Wolsey's authority. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Great Britain -- Kings and rulers -- Drama |
| Subject | Henry, VIII, King of England, 1491-1547 -- Drama |
| Subject | Historical drama |
| Subject | Great Britain -- History -- Henry VIII, 1509-1547 -- Drama |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 42873 |
| Release Date | Jun 4, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 43 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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