The Third Part of King Henry the Sixth by William Shakespeare

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Author Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
Title The Third Part of King Henry the Sixth
Alternate Title King Henry VI, Part 3
Note The First Folio, 1623
Note Reading ease score: 87.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_VI,_Part_3
Summary "The Third Part of King Henry the Sixth" by William Shakespeare is a historical play written during the late 16th century. This dramatic work is a continuation of the tumultuous power struggles during the Wars of the Roses, focusing on the conflict between the House of York and the House of Lancaster. The play explores themes of ambition, betrayal, and the quest for power, featuring significant characters such as King Henry VI, the Duke of York, and Queen Margaret. At the start of the play, several key figures are debating the recent battles and losses, especially the death of the Duke of York. The character of Warwick expresses his ambition for the Duke of York to claim the throne as he rallies his supporters to take control of the political landscape. We see the rise of tensions as King Henry is confronted by York supporters who claim their rightful throne, while Queen Margaret, filled with anger and despair, defends her son, Prince Edward. The opening sets the stage for imminent conflict, highlighting the personal and political stakes, as well as the mounting animosities that will drive the characters toward tragedy and warfare. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
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 Historical drama
Subject Great Britain -- History -- Henry VI, 1422-1461 -- Drama
Category Text
EBook-No. 1102
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Nov 3, 2023
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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