King Henry the Eighth
Start Publishing LLC · Paperback · April 1, 2013
One of the last plays written by Shakespeare, "Henry VIII" is one of his finest historical dramas.
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- Who it’s for
- A compact Shakespeare pick that rewards attention to performance, texture, and context.
- Genres
- Shakespeare, Tudor & Elizabethan Britain, British & Irish Plays
- Published
- Start Publishing LLC, April 1, 2013
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One of the last plays written by Shakespeare, "Henry VIII" is one of his finest historical dramas. Focusing on the life and times of Henry VIII, one of England's most dynamic rulers, the play examines and dramatizes monarchical life of 16th century England. The plot surrounds the events of King Henry VIII's annulment of his marriage to Katherine of Aragon and engagement to Ann Boleyn.
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The play portrays the suppression of the protestant reformation and the split of the Anglican and Catholic churches with great valor. In Shakespeare's Henry VIII, religious power and political desire merge, resulting in a splendid historical tale.
Stage and Context
A compact Shakespeare pick that rewards attention to performance, texture, and context.
Come here for
- Shakespeare’s staging and theatrical texture
- A layered read with historical edge
Expect
- Historical and critical angles
- A theater-first reading experience
Where it sits
| Shakespeare | 97% |
|---|---|
| Tudor & Elizabethan Britain | 74% |
| British & Irish Plays | 25% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Shakespeare
- Authors
- William Shakespeare
- Publisher
- Start Publishing LLC
- Published
- April 1, 2013
- Format
- Paperback
- Reading lane
- Shakespeare