Richard III: A Fully-Dramatized Audio Production From Folger Theatre Audiobook (Free)

The Folger Shakespeare Library, home to the world’s largest Shakespeare collection, brings Richard III alive with this new full-length, full-cast dramatic recording of its definitive Folger Model.

In Richard III, Shakespeare invites us on the moral holiday. The play draws us to recognize with Richard and his illusion of total control of self and domination of others. Not really yet king in the beginning of the play, Richard presents himself as an enterprising villain as he successfully programs to dispose about Richard III: A Fully-Dramatized Sound Production From Folger Theater of his brother Clarence. Richard achieves related achievement in conquering the girl he chooses to marry. He carves ways to the throne through assassination and executions.

But Richard also matches level of resistance, most threateningly from Queen Margaret, widow of King Henry VI, whom he killed prior to the play’s beginning. Margaret problems a blast of curses, including one on Richard.

Gradually, the curses are fulfilled, suggesting the curse on Richard may come true, as well. Increasingly, the play directs our sympathies from Richard. His followers desert him; his victims accumulate. We may start to share in the desire to have vengeance voiced by Margaret.

This new unabridged audio recording from the well-respected edition of Shakespeare’s classic-expertly made by the Folger Theatre-is perfect for students, teachers, and the everyday listener.