King Richard III

audiobook

King Richard III

by William Shakespeare

EN·~3 hours·27 chapters

Chapters

27 total
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THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION OF THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE IS COPYRIGHT 1990-1993 BY WORLD LIBRARY, INC., AND IS PROVIDED BY PROJECT GUTENBERG ETEXT OF CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY WITH PERMISSION.

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2. LIMITED WARRANTY; DISCLAIMER OF DAMAGES

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EDWARD THE FOURTH

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ACT I. SCENE 1.

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SCENE 2.

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SCENE 3.

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SCENE 4.

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SCENE 2.

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Description

Step into a world where ambition, love, and betrayal unfold on stage, spoken in language that still feels fresh today. From scheming monarchs to star‑crossed lovers, each play offers a doorway into human motives that feel remarkably modern. Listeners will hear the rhythm of iambic verse and the punch of witty repartee, all performed with clarity that brings the Elizabethan stage to life.

Beyond the dramas, the collection includes lyrical sonnets and narrative poems that explore the intimate corners of the heart and the grandeur of myth. Whether you favor tragic downfall, sharp comedy, or stirring history, the range of stories provides endless material for reflection and enjoyment. This audio journey invites you to revisit the greatest theatrical works ever written, all in one accessible listening experience.

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Language

en

Duration

~3 hours (185K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

1999-06-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

William Shakespeare

William Shakespeare

1564–1616

A playwright, poet, and actor from Stratford-upon-Avon, he created characters and lines that have stayed alive for more than four centuries. His stories of love, ambition, jealousy, power, and forgiveness still feel startlingly human.

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