The Works of William Shakespeare [Cambridge Edition] [Vol. 6 of 9] by Shakespeare
"The Works of William Shakespeare [Cambridge Edition] [Vol. 6 of 9]" by Shakespeare is a collection of plays and writings from one of the most famous playwrights in the early modern period. This volume includes classic works such as "King Henry VIII," "Troilus and Cressida," "Coriolanus," and "Titus Andronicus," reflective of the late 16th to early 17th centuries. The book entails profound themes of power, love, betrayal, and morality, showcasing an array
of characters from noble kings to tragic heroes. At the start of "King Henry VIII," we are introduced to characters such as the Duke of Norfolk and the Duke of Buckingham, discussing the recent glorious encounter between English and French nobility. The opening scenes set the political tone of intrigue and rivalry, especially concerning the ambitions of Cardinal Wolsey, who is portrayed as a manipulative figure in the English court. The play begins with an exploration of power dynamics, personal grievances, and the stark realities of loyalty and betrayal amidst the backdrop of Henry VIII's reign, ultimately highlighting the costs of ambition and the interplay of personal relationships with political maneuvers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 |
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| Editor | Clark, William George, 1821-1878 |
| Editor | Wright, William Aldis, 1831-1914 |
| Title | The Works of William Shakespeare [Cambridge Edition] [Vol. 6 of 9] |
| Note |
Here is the listing of titles for the entire series, which span multiple digitization efforts: Volume 1: #23041 -- #23042 The Tempest -- #23043 The Two Gentlemen of Verona -- #23044 The Merry Wives of Windsor -- #23045 Measure for Measure -- #23046 The Comedy of Errors Volume 2: #45128 -- Much Ado About Nothing -- Love’s Labour’s Lost -- A Midsummer-Night’s Dream -- The Merchant of Venice -- As You Like It Volume 3: #50559 -- The Taming of The Shrew -- All's Well That Ends Well -- Twelfth Night; or, What You Will -- The Winter's Tale Volume 4: #50095 -- King John -- King Richard II. -- The First Part of King Henry IV. -- The Second Part of King Henry IV. -- King Henry V. Volume 5: #49297 -- The First Part of King Henry VI -- The Second Part of King Henry VI -- The Third Part of King Henry VI -- King Richard III Volume 6: #49007 -- King Henry VIII -- Troilus and Cressida -- Coriolanus -- Titus Andronicus Volume 7: #47715 -- Romeo and Juliet -- Timon of Athens -- Julius Cæsar -- Macbeth Volume 8: #49008 -- Hamlet -- King Lear -- Othello Volume 9: future -- Antony and Cleopatra -- Cymbeline -- Pericles -- Poems |
| Contents | King Henry VIII -- Troilus and Cressida -- Coriolanus -- Titus Andronicus. |
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| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 86.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English drama |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 49007 |
| Release Date | May 21, 2015 |
| Most Recently Updated | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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