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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.)
Author: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
Translator: Cajander, Paavo Emil, 1846-1913
EBook No.: 40070
Published: Jun 26, 2012
Downloads: 38
Language: Finnish
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.
This edition has images.
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.)
Author: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
Translator: Cajander, Paavo Emil, 1846-1913
EBook No.: 40070
Published: Jun 26, 2012
Downloads: 38
Language: Finnish
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.