
Produced by Tapio Riikonen
GLOSTER.
Set against the bustling streets of late‑medieval London, the drama opens with a tense confrontation between the aging King Edward IV and his ambitious relatives. When the dutiful Prince Gloucester arrives, whispering of fleeting peace and looming danger, a restless Clarence is hauled toward the Tower on a charge of sorcery and treachery. The crowded courtyard becomes a chessboard of whispered prophecies, jealous courtiers, and secret alliances, hinting at a kingdom teetering on the edge of chaos.
Behind the royal façade, the play pulls listeners into a world of shifting loyalties, where every noble—from the stern Cardinal Bourchier to the scheming Lady Grey—navigates a perilous path between duty and desire. As the first act unfurls, old grievances resurface and the scent of betrayal hangs heavy, promising a tangled battle for the crown that will test the bonds of blood and honor. Listeners will be drawn into the volatile mix of politics, ambition, and personal vendettas that define this timeless tragedy.
Language
fi
Duration
~2 hours (151K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
Oct 24, 2011
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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