Talvinen tarina

audiobook

Talvinen tarina

by William Shakespeare

FI·~2 hours

Chapters

Description

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.

Details

Language

fi

Duration

~2 hours (135K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Tapio Riikonen

Release date

2014-02-08

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

William Shakespeare

William Shakespeare

1564–1616

Often called the greatest writer in the English language, this English playwright and poet created dramas and verses that still feel alive on the page and stage. His stories of ambition, love, jealousy, power, and loss continue to speak to readers centuries later.

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