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Title: The Third Part of King Henry the Sixth

Alternate Title: King Henry VI, Part 3

Note: The First Folio, 1623

Note: Reading ease score: 87.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Summary: "The Third Part of King Henry the Sixth" by William Shakespeare is a historical play written during the late 16th century. This dramatic work is a continuation of the tumultuous power struggles during the Wars of the Roses, focusing on the conflict between the House of York and the House of Lancaster. The play explores themes of ambition, betrayal, and the quest for power, featuring significant characters such as King Henry VI, the Duke of York, and Queen Margaret. At the start of the play, several key figures are debating the recent battles and losses, especially the death of the Duke of York. The character of Warwick expresses his ambition for the Duke of York to claim the throne as he rallies his supporters to take control of the political landscape. We see the rise of tensions as King Henry is confronted by York supporters who claim their rightful throne, while Queen Margaret, filled with anger and despair, defends her son, Prince Edward. The opening sets the stage for imminent conflict, highlighting the personal and political stakes, as well as the mounting animosities that will drive the characters toward tragedy and warfare. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616

EBook No.: 1102

Published: Nov 1, 1997

Downloads: 144

Language: English

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

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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Title: The Third Part of King Henry the Sixth

Alternate Title: King Henry VI, Part 3

Note: The First Folio, 1623

Note: Reading ease score: 87.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Summary: "The Third Part of King Henry the Sixth" by William Shakespeare is a historical play written during the late 16th century. This dramatic work is a continuation of the tumultuous power struggles during the Wars of the Roses, focusing on the conflict between the House of York and the House of Lancaster. The play explores themes of ambition, betrayal, and the quest for power, featuring significant characters such as King Henry VI, the Duke of York, and Queen Margaret. At the start of the play, several key figures are debating the recent battles and losses, especially the death of the Duke of York. The character of Warwick expresses his ambition for the Duke of York to claim the throne as he rallies his supporters to take control of the political landscape. We see the rise of tensions as King Henry is confronted by York supporters who claim their rightful throne, while Queen Margaret, filled with anger and despair, defends her son, Prince Edward. The opening sets the stage for imminent conflict, highlighting the personal and political stakes, as well as the mounting animosities that will drive the characters toward tragedy and warfare. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616

EBook No.: 1102

Published: Nov 1, 1997

Downloads: 144

Language: English

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

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.