Kuningas Henrik Kuudes I by William Shakespeare
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About this eBook
| Author | Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 |
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| Translator | Cajander, Paavo Emil, 1846-1913 |
| Uniform Title | King Henry VI. Part 1. Finnish |
| Title | Kuningas Henrik Kuudes I |
| Note | Reading ease score: 60.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Tapio Riikonen |
| Summary | "Kuningas Henrik Kuudes I" by William Shakespeare is a historical play written in the early 17th century. The play centers around the conflict between England and France during the Hundred Years' War, focusing on characters such as King Henry VI, various nobles, and the iconic figure of Joan of Arc, known as La Pucelle. It portrays the political intrigue and the struggles for power that define this tumultuous period in English history. The opening of the play sets a somber tone, beginning with the funeral of King Henry V, where his relatives and advisers mourn his loss and reflect on the state of the kingdom. Characters such as the Duke of Bedford and the Duke of Gloster express their concerns over England's waning power in France, emphasizing the dire news of lost territories. As they grapple with grief and fear for the future, a messenger brings tidings of ongoing losses, catalyzing a sense of urgency for the English lords to rally and regain their strength. The conflict foreshadows the complex political struggles to come, particularly with the rise of Joan of Arc, who will play a pivotal role in the upcoming battles. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| 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 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 40070 |
| Release Date | Jun 26, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 38 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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