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Title: Henri VI (3/3)

Note: Reading ease score: 81.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.

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Summary: "Henri VI (3/3)" by William Shakespeare is a historical tragedy written in the late 16th century. This play is part of Shakespeare's series on the Wars of the Roses and explores the intense political strife and civil war during the reign of King Henry VI of England. The narrative prominently features the combat between the houses of Lancaster and York, with key figures such as King Henry VI, Duke of York, and Queen Margaret embroiled in conflict over the throne. The opening of the play begins in London, where political tension is palpable. The scene unfolds in the parliament hall, with the Duke of York and his supporters, adorned with white roses, ready to assert their claim to the throne against King Henry and his faction, who wear red roses. The characters engage in heated dialogue that lays bare their grievances and ambitions, as York insists on his rightful claim, while King Henry's supporters threaten violence. The intense rivalry culminates in a power struggle, foreshadowing the bloodshed and betrayal that will characterize the ensuing conflict. The characters' motivations and destinies are steeped in loyalty to family and pursuit of power, setting the stage for a tragic tale woven with themes of ambition, revenge, and the cost of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616

Translator: Guizot, François, 1787-1874

EBook No.: 26765

Published: Oct 3, 2008

Downloads: 64

Language: French

Subject: Henry VI, King of England, 1421-1471 -- Drama

Subject: Great Britain -- Kings and rulers -- 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:26765:2 2008-10-03T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Guizot, François Shakespeare, William fr 1
2024-11-13T02:27:00Z Henri VI (3/3)

This edition has images.

Title: Henri VI (3/3)

Note: Reading ease score: 81.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Paul Murray, Rénald Lévesque and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at
http: //gallica.bnf.fr)

Summary: "Henri VI (3/3)" by William Shakespeare is a historical tragedy written in the late 16th century. This play is part of Shakespeare's series on the Wars of the Roses and explores the intense political strife and civil war during the reign of King Henry VI of England. The narrative prominently features the combat between the houses of Lancaster and York, with key figures such as King Henry VI, Duke of York, and Queen Margaret embroiled in conflict over the throne. The opening of the play begins in London, where political tension is palpable. The scene unfolds in the parliament hall, with the Duke of York and his supporters, adorned with white roses, ready to assert their claim to the throne against King Henry and his faction, who wear red roses. The characters engage in heated dialogue that lays bare their grievances and ambitions, as York insists on his rightful claim, while King Henry's supporters threaten violence. The intense rivalry culminates in a power struggle, foreshadowing the bloodshed and betrayal that will characterize the ensuing conflict. The characters' motivations and destinies are steeped in loyalty to family and pursuit of power, setting the stage for a tragic tale woven with themes of ambition, revenge, and the cost of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616

Translator: Guizot, François, 1787-1874

EBook No.: 26765

Published: Oct 3, 2008

Downloads: 64

Language: French

Subject: Henry VI, King of England, 1421-1471 -- Drama

Subject: Great Britain -- Kings and rulers -- 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:26765:3 2008-10-03T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Guizot, François Shakespeare, William fr 1