Henry VIII: Free Audiobook and Listening Guide
Henry VIII by William Shakespeare: the LibriVox audiobook summary, 6 original MP3 tracks, 2:56:18 running time and a link to listen.
Henry VIII, credited to William Shakespeare, is available as a LibriVox volunteer audiobook. This guide identifies the recording, its source summary and its audio tracks.
About the work
The LibriVox catalogue summary, preserved with the recording, reads:
LibriVox recording of Henry VIII by William Shakespeare. Performed by a full cast. This is Shakespeare's dutiful trubute to one of the most imposing and terrifying rulers in European history. The kingdom trembles as the giant monarch storms through his midlife crisis, disposing of the faithful Katharine of Aragon and starting a new life and, the king hopes, a line of succession with the captivating young Anne Bullen. Unlike his predecessors, Henry has no doubt about the security of his tenure on the throne, and dominates the royal court with absolute authority. The play has a surprising modern flavour: there is even a set of "Royal watchers" - the three gossipy gentlemen! (Summary by Algy Pug)
Recording facts
- Recording title: Henry VIII
- Author credits: William Shakespeare
- Language: English
- Original MP3 tracks: 6
- Listed recording duration: 2:56:18
Catalogue topics
- audio
- shakespeare
- henry viii
- play
- history
Track guide
- 0 - Dramatis Personae — 4:13
- 1 - Prologue & Act 1 — 37:48
- 2 - Act 2 — 38:30
- 3 - Act 3 — 39:05
- 4 - Act 4 — 19:52
- 5 - Act 5 — 36:50
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