Kuningas Henrik Kahdeksas
1564
Kuningas Henrik Kahdeksas
1564
Translated by Paavo Emil Cajander
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.
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“Men's evil manners live in brass; their virtues we write in water.””
— William Shakespeare
“We all are men, in our own natures frail, and capable of our flesh; few are angels.””
— William Shakespeare
“My drops of tears I'll turn to sparks of fire.””
— William Shakespeare
“بكنجهام : و لذلك فإنني أقولُ لكم قولاً ثابتاً يا من تستمعون إليّ الآن و أنا على شفا الموت حذارِ ممن تحبونهم كل الحب و تسرّون إليهم بأسراركم لا تسرفوا في الحب و تقبلوا عليهم دونَ رويّة فالذين تتخذونهم أصدقاء و تقدمون لهم أفئدتكم سوفَ يخذلونكم عندما يُدبرُ الحظ عنكم و يفلتون كالماءِ لا تنضم عليه الأصابع و لن يعودوا إليكم إلا حين يريديون القضاءَ عليكم .””
— William Shakespeare
“Nor shall this peace sleep with her; but as whenThe bird of wonder dies, the maiden phoenix,Her ashes new-create another heirAs great in admiration as herself.””
— William Shakespeare
“Heat not a furnace for your foe so hotThat it do singe yourself.””
— William Shakespeare
“Verily, I swear, 'tis better to be lowly born, and range with humble livers in content, than to be perk'd up in a glistering grief, and wear a golden sorrow.””
— William Shakespeare
“I charge thee, fling away ambition. By that sin fell the angels.””
— William Shakespeare
