Kuningas Henrik Kahdeksas by William Shakespeare

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Author Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
Translator Cajander, Paavo Emil, 1846-1913
Uniform Title King Henry VIII. Finnish
Title Kuningas Henrik Kahdeksas
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_VIII_(play) Wikipedia page about this book: https://fi.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henrik_VIII_(n%C3%A4ytelm%C3%A4)
Note Reading ease score: 60.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "Kuningas Henrik Kahdeksas" by William Shakespeare is a historical play written in the early 17th century. This work dramatizes the reign of King Henry VIII of England, focusing on his political and personal struggles, including his desire to annul his marriage to Catherine of Aragon and marry Anne Boleyn. The play explores themes of power, loyalty, and betrayal, with the main character, King Henry VIII, navigating through court intrigues and the machinations of influential figures like Cardinal Wolsey. The opening of the play introduces a group of nobles discussing their experiences during a recent visit to France, hinting at the grandeur and political tensions of the era. As the scene unfolds, the focus shifts to the ambitious Cardinal Wolsey, whose actions and influence over the king lead to growing dissatisfaction among the nobles, particularly Buckingham, who expresses suspicion toward Wolsey's intentions. The tension in the court is palpable, as we see the characters grappling with the dangers of political maneuvering, setting the stage for the ensuing drama around loyalty, power struggles, and the fall of those who challenge Wolsey's authority. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Finnish
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Great Britain -- Kings and rulers -- Drama
Subject Henry, VIII, King of England, 1491-1547 -- Drama
Subject Historical drama
Subject Great Britain -- History -- Henry VIII, 1509-1547 -- Drama
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