
KONING HENDRIK DE ZESDE. - EERSTE DEEL.
EERSTE BEDRIJF.
TWEEDE BEDRIJF.
DERDE BEDRIJF.
VIERDE BEDRIJF.
VIJFDE BEDRIJF.
AANTEEKENINGEN.
KONING HENDRIK DE ZESDE. - TWEEDE DEEL.
EERSTE BEDRIJF.
TWEEDE BEDRIJF.
Set against the smoky cloisters of Westminster Abbey and the ravaged battlefields of France, the drama opens with the solemn procession of King Henry VI’s corpse, surrounded by a tapestry of dukes, bishops, and restless nobles. Their mournful verses and bitter accusations already foreshadow a kingdom teetering between reverence and rebellion, while the distant cries of Joan of Arc echo a rising tide of destiny.
The cast swells with larger‑than‑life figures—from the scheming Protector Humfried of Gloucester to the ambitious Yorkist Richard Plantagenet, and the pious yet conflicted clergy who grapple with faith and power. Their sharp, lyrical dialogues weave political intrigue, religious fervor, and personal vendettas into a rhythmic chorus that feels both theatrical and intimate, inviting listeners to hear the clanking of armor and the whispered prayers alike.
Language
nl
Duration
~9 hours (549K characters)
Release date
Feb 1, 2025
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1564–1616
A playwright, poet, and actor whose stories have traveled far beyond the Elizabethan stage, shaping the way generations think about love, ambition, jealousy, power, and loss. His plays and poems remain lively, surprising, and deeply human more than four centuries after his death.
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