King Henry VI, Part 3 by William Shakespeare

"King Henry VI, Part 3" by William Shakespeare is a history play believed to have been written in 1591. The play depicts England descending into chaos during the Wars of the Roses, as the Houses of York and Lancaster battle for the throne. Families fracture, moral codes collapse, and revenge fuels brutality. King Henry VI struggles to maintain control while his nobles wage war, shifting allegiances and committing horrific acts. Featuring one of Shakespeare's longest soliloquies and most battle scenes, this play explores the devastating human cost of civil war and political ambition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
Title King Henry VI, Part 3
Alternate Title Henry VI, Part 3
Note The First Folio, 1623
Note Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_VI,_Part_3
Reading Level Reading ease score: 87.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Language English
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 Historical drama
Subject Great Britain -- History -- Henry VI, 1422-1461 -- Drama
Category Text
eBook-No. 1102
Release Date
Last Update Sep 21, 2025
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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