
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
2011-10-24
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

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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