| Author |
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 |
| Title |
King Henry VI, the first part
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 82.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
the PG Shakespeare Team, a team of about twenty Project Gutenberg volunteers
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| Summary |
"King Henry VI, the First Part" by William Shakespeare is a historical play written during the late 16th century. The story explores the tumultuous period during King Henry VI’s reign, focusing on themes of power struggle, national identity, and the impact of war. The play features several key characters, including King Henry VI, the ambitious Duke of Gloucester, and the formidable Joan of Arc, illustrating the complexities of loyalty and betrayal in the backdrop of the Hundred Years' War. The opening of the play presents a funeral procession for King Henry V, highlighting the atmosphere of mourning and the uncertainty surrounding England’s future. Key figures, including the Duke of Bedford and the Duke of Gloucester, lament Henry V's passing and express their fears about the impending chaos in England, compounded by the loss of territories in France. A messenger arrives with news of further military setbacks, revealing internal strife among the English leaders, which stokes their fears. This introductory portion sets the stage for the ensuing conflicts, both on the battlefield and within the court, as ambitions clash, foreshadowing the historical and personal dramas to unfold throughout the play. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Henry VI, King of England, 1421-1471 -- Drama
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| Subject |
Great Britain -- Kings and rulers -- Drama
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| Subject |
Historical drama
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| Subject |
Great Britain -- History -- Henry VI, 1422-1461 -- Drama
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
1500 |
| Release Date |
Oct 1, 1998 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Oct 29, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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