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Title: King Henry VI, the second part

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Summary: "King Henry VI, The Second Part" by William Shakespeare is a historical play likely written during the late 16th century. This work delves into the political machinations and conflicts surrounding the reign of King Henry VI, focusing on the struggles for power among the noble families of England, particularly the house of Lancaster and the house of York. The beginning of this play sets the stage for significant political intrigue among the noble factions. It opens with the marriage of King Henry VI to Queen Margaret, a union that raises immediate concerns among various lords, especially the Duke of Gloucester, who feels his honor and the kingdom's integrity are at stake due to the treaty that comes with the marriage. As tensions rise, characters express their grievances over losing French territories, and Gloucester's discontent becomes evident. As the court navigates accusations of treachery and ambition, both personal and political strife unfolds, foreshadowing turbulent events that will challenge the stability of the English crown. The opening portions reveal the early signs of factional conflict and set the tone for the dramatic power struggles to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616

EBook No.: 1501

Published: Oct 1, 1998

Downloads: 48

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.

urn:gutenberg:1501:2 1998-10-01T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Shakespeare, William en 1
2024-09-20T05:31:46Z King Henry VI, the second part

This edition has images.

Title: King Henry VI, the second part

Credits: the PG Shakespeare Team, a team of about twenty Project Gutenberg volunteers

Summary: "King Henry VI, The Second Part" by William Shakespeare is a historical play likely written during the late 16th century. This work delves into the political machinations and conflicts surrounding the reign of King Henry VI, focusing on the struggles for power among the noble families of England, particularly the house of Lancaster and the house of York. The beginning of this play sets the stage for significant political intrigue among the noble factions. It opens with the marriage of King Henry VI to Queen Margaret, a union that raises immediate concerns among various lords, especially the Duke of Gloucester, who feels his honor and the kingdom's integrity are at stake due to the treaty that comes with the marriage. As tensions rise, characters express their grievances over losing French territories, and Gloucester's discontent becomes evident. As the court navigates accusations of treachery and ambition, both personal and political strife unfolds, foreshadowing turbulent events that will challenge the stability of the English crown. The opening portions reveal the early signs of factional conflict and set the tone for the dramatic power struggles to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616

EBook No.: 1501

Published: Oct 1, 1998

Downloads: 48

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.

urn:gutenberg:1501:3 1998-10-01T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Shakespeare, William en 1