Project Gutenberg 2000-07-01 Public domain in the USA. 48 Shakespeare, William 1564 1616 Shakspeare, William Shakspere, William Henry VI, Part 1 There is an improved edition of this title, eBook #100 "Henry VI, Part 1" by William Shakespeare is a historical play written during the late 16th century. The drama focuses on the political turmoil and power struggles following the death of King Henry V, as England faces civil unrest and the resurgence of the French during the Hundred Years’ War. Key characters include the noble Duke of Bedford, the ambitious Duke of Gloucester, and the courageous Joan of Arc, among others, as they grapple with loyalty, betrayal, and the quest for power. At the start of the play, the audience is introduced to a somber funeral procession mourning the death of King Henry V, highlighting the immediate ramifications of his passing. The Dukes of Bedford and Gloucester engage in discourse reflecting on the lost glories of England, while a messenger brings grim news of France's territorial losses and the advent of civil strife among the English nobles. The opening scenes set the stage for escalating tensions as different factions within England vie for control while also introducing the character of Joan, who is destined to play a significant role in turning the tide against the English. Thus, the play establishes a dramatic backdrop of conflict that promises intense political maneuvering and personal rivalries. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Henry VI, King of England, 1421-1471 -- Drama Great Britain -- Kings and rulers -- Drama Historical drama Great Britain -- History -- Henry VI, 1422-1461 -- Drama PR Text Browsing: History - British Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction 191365 195579 2024-09-01T12:36:29.670502 2023-10-01T11:23:27.654022 text/html text/html 191358 195572 2024-09-01T12:36:29.888490 2023-10-01T11:23:27.846018 text/html text/html 114253 2024-09-01T12:36:35.730459 application/epub+zip 116652 2024-09-01T12:36:31.286506 application/epub+zip 116653 2024-09-01T12:36:30.401506 application/epub+zip 242740 2024-09-01T12:36:38.334466 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 222745 2024-09-01T12:36:35.075484 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 222378 2022-08-01T12:08:14.834927 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 150637 154440 2024-09-01T12:36:29.383494 2023-10-01T11:23:27.388019 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 150400 2023-10-29T01:56:07 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17467 2024-09-01T12:36:38.475444 application/rdf+xml 12740 2024-09-01T12:36:30.796480 image/jpeg 3320 2024-09-01T12:36:30.573491 image/jpeg 115910 2024-09-01T12:36:29.905492 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia