
Kirj.
In a glittering palace on the island of Sicily, two royal courts meet to discuss old friendships and looming obligations. King Leontes presides over a court filled with his queen Hermione, their young son Mamillius, and foreign envoys from Bohemia, whose own king and heir bring gifts and polite words. The dialogue hints at a fragile alliance, with subtle undercurrents of pride and expectation that foreshadow tension.
As the festivities continue, the audience senses a shift from ceremony to personal doubt. Leontes’ confidence begins to crack when whispers of betrayal surface, and his thoughts turn to the security of his lineage. The play balances regal intrigue with the simplicity of pastoral life, promising a story where love, jealousy, and fate intertwine.
Listeners will be drawn into a world of eloquent language and vivid characters, setting the stage for a dramatic unraveling that tests the limits of trust and forgiveness. The listening experience captures the lyrical beauty of the original verse while inviting modern ears to feel its timeless emotions.
Language
fi
Duration
~2 hours (135K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Tapio Riikonen
Release date
Feb 8, 2014
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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