King Henry VI, Part II: A History Play of Power, Rebellion, and Political Conflict - Softcover

Shakespeare, William

 
9781627555708: King Henry VI, Part II: A History Play of Power, Rebellion, and Political Conflict

Synopsis

Magic and Treachery-- The play starts with young Henry VI marrying Margaret of Anjou. William de la Pol has plans to influence Henry through his young wife. Magic and untrustworthy nobles threaten Henry's reign. Henry cannot understand how anyone could be less than pious, or dishonest, which puts his reign into even deeper jeopardy. For by his death we do perceive his guilt. And God in justice hath revealed to us The truth and innocence of this poor fellow, Which he had thought to have murdere

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About the Author

William Shakespeare (1564-1616) was an English playwright and poet whose works form a central part of the English literary canon. His plays encompass tragedy, comedy, and history, and have been performed continuously for more than four centuries.The Henry VI plays are among his earliest history works, forming part of a sequence that traces the political developments leading to the Wars of the Roses. King Henry VI, Part II occupies a central position within this group, presenting a detailed account of factional conflict and the erosion of royal authority.

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ISBN 10:  0416279007 ISBN 13:  9780416279009
Publisher: Methuen Publishing Ltd, 1969
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