Henri VI (2/3) by William Shakespeare
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| Author | Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 |
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| Translator | Guizot, François, 1787-1874 |
| Title | Henri VI (2/3) |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_VI,_Part_2 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 81.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Henri VI (2/3)" by William Shakespeare is a historical tragedy written in the late 16th century. This play is part of Shakespeare’s exploration of the complexities of leadership, power, and the conflicting claims to the English throne during the turbulent period of the Wars of the Roses. Central characters include the young King Henry VI, his ambitious uncle Duke Humphrey of Gloucester, and Richard Plantagenet, Duke of York, as they navigate alliances, enmities, and the heavy burdens of their claims to power. The opening portion of the play sets a dramatic tone as court dignitaries welcome Queen Margaret, who has been married off to King Henry as part of a peace treaty with France. Suspicion and rivalry boil beneath the surface as Duke Gloucester expresses foreboding about the political machinations surrounding this union. Tensions rise with challenges to loyalty and ambition, foreshadowing conflict among the nobles, particularly between the houses of Lancaster and York. As alliances form and dissolve, the atmosphere hints at the impending chaos that will spiral from these power struggles, capturing the reader's attention with themes of betrayal and ambition within a royal court. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Henry VI, King of England, 1421-1471 -- Drama |
| Subject | Great Britain -- Kings and rulers -- Drama |
| Subject | Great Britain -- History -- Henry VI, 1422-1461 -- Drama |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 26764 |
| Release Date | Oct 3, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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