| Author |
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 |
| Title |
King Henry VI, the third part
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 90.7 (5th grade). Very 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, Part 3" by William Shakespeare is a historical play written during the late 16th century. This work dramatizes the conflicts surrounding the English crown during the Wars of the Roses, focusing particularly on the battle between the houses of York and Lancaster. The primary characters include King Henry VI, the Duke of York, and Queen Margaret, each embroiled in the struggle for power and the rightful claim to the English throne. The opening of the play introduces the intense political intrigue and familial conflicts that characterize this turbulent period in English history. It begins with the Duke of York and his supporters, who have taken over the Parliament House, asserting their claim to the throne against King Henry VI, who is portrayed as indecisive and weak. The dialogue reveals deep rivalries as both sides prepare for the impending conflict, marked by themes of betrayal, loyalty, and the quest for sovereignty. As tensions mount, characters like Queen Margaret express their determination to fight for their son's rightful claim to the crown, foreshadowing the violence and chaos that will ensue as the struggle for power escalates. Overall, the opening sets the stage for a gripping historical drama filled with conflict and emotion. (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. |
1502 |
| Release Date |
Oct 1, 1998 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Mar 2, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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