Tragedy audiobooks
Antony and Cleopatra
by William ShakespeareConsidered to be the sequel of historical play Julius Caesar, William Shakespeare's tragedy Antony and Cleopatra begins with the triumvirates rule in the Roman empire. Mark Antony's passionate love with Egyptian Queen Cleopatra leads to indifferences between his fellow triumvirate Octavius. This leads to Battle of Actium between Octavius and Antony..
Cymbeline
by William ShakespeareShakespeare's romantic comedy Cymbeline deals with the themes of innocence, true love and jealousy. Imogen, the daughter of Britain King Cymbeline secretly married with Posthumus, a nobleman in Kings court. King banishes Posthumus as he wants her to produce heir through royal blood. Posthumus moves to Rome and in a casual chat challenges his friend..
The Tragedy of Macbeth
by William ShakespeareThe Tragedy of Macbeth is a drama by William Shakespeare which narrates how the unethical ways of power hungry human could lead their life to disasters. Macbeth, the Scottish military general leads a battle against Ireland and awarded the key position Thane for his victory. A prophecy misleads the general as he would be eventually become the King...
The Tragedy of Hamlet
by William ShakespeareThe tragedy of Hamlet is a tragedy by William Shakespeare which narrates the thrust for power and cruel methods to capture in the kingdoms. The King of Denmark Hamlet has been poisoned to get killed by his own brother, Claudius. The incident has been narrated to the Prince Hamlet through a play and the emotions of Claudius is watched by Prince...
Titus Andronicus
by William ShakespeareOne of the most disliked plays of William Shakespeare due to its violent display, "The Tragedy of Titus Andronicus" dramatize the fictional story of deadly revenge takes place in the Roman empire. Roman military general Titus Andronicus makes the deadly mistake in his life by bringing the Queen of Goth Tamora as war prisoner to Rome. Aron, the sec..
Coriolanus
by William ShakespeareWilliam 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..
A Florentine Tragedy and La Sainte Courtisane
by Oscar WildeA Florentine Tragedy is a fragment of a never-completed play by Oscar Wilde. The subject concerns Simone, a wealthy 16th-century Florentine merchant who finds his wife Bianca in the arms of a local prince, Guido Bardi. After feigning hospitality, Simone challenges the interloper to a duel, disarms him, and strangles him. This awakens the affection ..
The Mill on the Floss
by George EliotThe Mill on the Floss is a novel written by George Eliot, portrays love, romance and sacrifice. The childhood life of Tom and Maggie was happy going until death of their father Mr. Tulliver, who loses his mill on a financial crisis. With his hard-work and business acumen Tom recovers their properties. Maggie's affection towards intellectual but poo..