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EPISODE · Apr 28, 2025 · 2H 54M

Henry VI Part 3 by William Shakespeare ~ Full Audiobook [tragedy]

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Henry VI Part 3 by William Shakespeare audiobook. Genre: tragedy In Henry VI Part 3, England is torn apart by civil war as the rival houses of York and Lancaster fight for the crown. King Henry VI, gentle and ill-suited to brutal politics, finds his reign collapsing under the pressure of ambitious nobles and shifting loyalties. Richard, Duke of York, presses his claim to rule, while Queen Margaret refuses to surrender her son's inheritance, turning herself into a fierce commander in a conflict that spares neither battlefield nor family. As victories swing back and forth, alliances are forged and broken with terrifying speed, and the cost of power is measured in betrayal, vengeance, and blood. Amid the chaos, new figures rise with unsettling confidence, including the young Edward of York and the calculating Richard, whose sharp mind and hunger for advancement hint at darker futures. Moving between court intrigue and open combat, the play tracks how private grief becomes public violence, and how a nation fractures when leadership and legitimacy are constantly contested. Shakespeare builds a relentless portrait of a kingdom consuming itself, where survival demands hard choices and mercy can be fatal. For ad-free listening try our premium subscription Chapters (Approximate) (00:00:00) Chapter 0 (00:03:59) Chapter 1 (00:38:55) Chapter 2 (01:20:20) Chapter 3 (01:55:05) Chapter 4 (02:28:03) Chapter 5 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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