William Shakespeare audiobooks


Henry VI

Henry VI

by William Shakespeare

Henry VI is a series of three history plays by William Shakespeare, set during the lifetime of King Henry VI of England. Henry VI, Part 1 deals with the loss of England's French territories and the political machinations leading up to the Wars of the Roses, as the English political system is torn apart by personal squabbles and petty jealousy; Henr..

Henry VIII

Henry VIII

by William Shakespeare

Henry VIII is a collaborative history play, written by William Shakespeare and John Fletcher, based on the life of King Henry VIII of England. An alternative title, All Is True, is recorded in contemporary documents, the title Henry VIII not appearing until the play's publication in the First Folio of 1623...

Coriolanus

Coriolanus

by William Shakespeare

William Shakespeare's tragedy "Coriolanus" is based on the life of courageous military leader Caius Marcius Coriolanus. Volscian forces lead by Aufidius loses the battle to Roman Army lead by Caius Marcius and siege of Corioli. His victory earns the nickname Coriolanus from the Roman commander Cominius and consul. Based on his mother wish, Coriolan..

Venus and Adonis

Venus and Adonis

by William Shakespeare

Venus and Adonis is a narrative poem by William Shakespeare published in 1593. It is probably Shakespeare's first publication. The poem tells the story of Venus, who is the goddess of Love, of her unrequited love, and of her attempted seduction of Adonis, an extremely handsome young man, who would rather go hunting. The poem is pastoral, and at tim..