| Author |
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 |
| Editor |
Clark, William George, 1821-1878 |
| Editor |
Wright, William Aldis, 1831-1914 |
| Title |
The Works of William Shakespeare [Cambridge Edition] [Vol. 5 of 9]
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| Contents |
King Henry VI, parts I-III -- The first part of the Contention of the two famovs houses of Yorke & Lancaster -- The true tragedie of Richard duke of Yorke ... -- King Richard III.
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| Credits |
Produced by Jonathan Ingram, RichardW, and the Online
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| Summary |
"The Works of William Shakespeare [Cambridge Edition] [Vol. 5 of 9]" by Shakespeare is a collection of early modern English plays, specifically focusing on the historical dramas written in the late 16th to early 17th century. This volume includes "The First Part of King Henry VI," "The Second Part of King Henry VI," and "King Richard III," exploring the themes of power, ambition, and the conflict between the houses of Lancaster and York during the Wars of the Roses. The beginning of this volume sets the stage with a funeral for King Henry V, showing a divided English nobility grappling with his death and the looming threat from France. It introduces key characters, including the Duke of Gloucester, who becomes a central figure in the power struggles that ensue. Through a series of dialogues, we witness tensions rise between factions, setting the foundation for impending conflicts that would define the narrative of these historical plays. The opening acts highlight the disarray and ambition that characterized this turbulent period, immediately immersing readers in Shakespeare's intricate political drama. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
English drama
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
49297 |
| Release Date |
Jun 27, 2015 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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